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Walter Bruce Jones

Birth	:	10 Mar 1928 North Carolina, USA
Death	:	15 Feb 2006 Ayden, Pitt County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, USA
Coordinate	:	32.8715740, -117.1920030
Description	:	Pete, age 77, died at his home. Pete was born to the late John William Jones and Josie Dennis Jones. When Pete was about 8 years old he started working with his uncle, Emmit Dennis in the barbecue business. On July 8, 1947 at the age of 19, Pete opened his own Barbecue business, The Skylight Inn, where his brother, Robert Jones joined him later as a partner. He was a member of Elm Grove F.W.B. Church, the Improved Order of Red Men, Woodman of the World, and N.C. Farm Bureau. He was active in The Skylight Inn for over... Read More	Pete, age 77, died at his home. Pete was born to the late John William Jones and Josie Dennis Jones. When Pete was about 8 years old he started working with his uncle, Emmit Dennis in the barbecue business. On July 8, 1947 at the age of 19, Pete opened his own Barbecue business, The Skylight Inn, where his brother, Robert Jones joined him later as a partner. He was a member of Elm Grove F.W.B. Church, the Improved Order of Red Men, Woodman of the World, and N.C. Farm Bureau. He was active in The Skylight Inn for over 57 years before suffering a heart attack which forced him to retire in 2004. Pete and his barbecue have been featured in National Geographic, Southern Living, People Magazine, Tarheel Magazine, Our State Magazine, G.Q. Magazine, and a number of magazines and newspaper articles. Pete was presented the prestigious James Beard culinary award and featured on the Food Network and Travel Channel earning himself the title of "Barbecue King." He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Emmy Lou Pierce Jones in December of 2005. He is survived by a daughter, JoAnn Wade and husband, C.J., of the home; son, the Rev. Bruce Jones and wife, Judy, of Ayden; sister, Gladys Beddard and husband, Walter; and brother, Robert L. Jones, all of Ayden; five grandchildren, J.D. Wade of Wilmington, Matthew Wade, Rachel Jones, Sarah Jones, and Samuel Jones, all of Ayden.

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Where is Walter Bruce Jones's memorial?
Walter Bruce Jones's memorial is located at: Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, USA.
When did Walter Bruce Jones death?
Walter Bruce Jones death on 15 Feb 2006 in Ayden, Pitt County, North Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Walter Bruce Jones's memorial?
Latitude: 32.8715740
Longitude: -117.1920030

Family Members:

Parent

John William Jones

(1887 - 1968)

Josie Dennis Jones

(1898 - 1956)

Spouse

Emmy Lou Pierce Jones

(1934 - 2005)

Siblings

Robert Lee Jones

(1926 - 2016)

Gladys Jones Beddard

(1930 - 2021)

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