Harold Rhyne Jones, Jr.

Harold “Rhyne” Jones, Jr passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023 at the age of 71 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Martha Scott Jones; his daughters, Morgan Jones Bowie and her husband Cal Bowie, of Edgefield, SC, and Natalie Jones Christian and her husband Mark Christian, residing in New Orleans, LA. He and Martha have been blessed with two precious grandsons, Banks Lawson (11) and Bennett Lee (8) Bowie of Edgefield, SC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Rhyne, Sr and Elaine (Ewing) Jones and his sister, Harriett (Jones) Wylie of Greenville, SC. 

Rhyne was born on December 27, 1951 in Winnsboro, SC to Harold and Elaine. He was a graduate of Winnsboro High School. He then received his bachelor's degree in political science from Clemson University in 1976. On June 3, 1978 he married Martha Scott of Johnston, SC. 

He had a successful career in management in the industrial textile industry prior to opening a furniture consignment business with Martha in the Clemson area. 

Rhyne enjoyed golfing, hunting, horseback riding and snow skiing, but most of all, he really loved tailgating and watching his Clemson Tigers. He was known for his charming wit and mischievous grin. He was loyal to his loved ones, known by many to be a supporter and encourager in their times of crisis. 

To honor Rhyne’s memory, we are holding a celebration of his life on Monday, July 3, 2023 at 2:00pm at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home in Central, SC (108 Cross Creek Road, Central, SC 29630). We invite anyone who knew him to attend and remember his rich life, and you are welcome to wear orange and purple in his memory (we all know that he would!). 

Flowers will be accepted or donations can be made in his memory to the Clemson Institute for Engaged Aging, Clemson Institute for Engaged Aging, Clemson University Foundation, P.O. Box 1889, Clemson, SC 29633-1889) or the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org, Alzheimer’s Association of Greenville, 123 W Antrim Dr, Greenville, SC 29607).

Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home is assisting the Jones family.