Amos "Richard" Jones, age 85, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on May 6, 2021. He was born May 31st, 1935 to the late Wesley and Cora Jones of Jack's River. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Shirley. He is survived by his son, Phil (Shelia) Jones. Grandchildren: Chris Jones, Staci (Jody) Barfield, Andy (Jessie) Jones. Great-grand children: Devin, Drew, & Ella Barfield and Alana Jones. Brother, Herdis Jones, nephew Roger (Sharon) Jones. Sisters: Gladys Bell, Myrtle (L.H.) Hallum, Ida Watkins. Richard was an avid outdoorsman. He hunted, fished, and hiked the Cohutta Mountains his entire life. After retiring from Tri-State EMC, he spent time gardening with Shirley, attending church, "riding the roads", hunting, and fishing. In recent years, he would ride "the mower" to his favorite hunting spot and on at least one occasion, down highway 2! He enjoyed riding through the Cohutta mountains with his son and enjoyed visits from his friends and family. The family would like to express their appreciation for Richard's caregiver Lauri. Additionally, they want to acknowledge Cheryl, Katelyn, and Jaclyn Cracknell for years of friendship, love, and support for both Richard and Shirley. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. from the Akins Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Worley and Rev. Jerry Banks officiating. Music will be provided by Brenda Millsaps, Rick Callihan and Rev. Danny Collis. Interment will follow in the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: Devin Barfield, Jody Barfield, Drew Barfield, Andy Jones, Chris Jones, Roger Jones, and Bradley Watkins. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery Fund c/o of Randall Watkins 2530 Sugar Creek Rd. Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Akins Funeral Home - Blue Ridge Friday, May 07, 2021 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Directions Funeral Service Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge Chapel Saturday, May 08, 2021 1:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, GA 30513 Directions