ECAC-SIDA News

CANTON, NY- W. Boyd Jones, 56, current SUNY Potsdam Sports Information Director, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, Nov. 1.

The funeral will be November 6, 2009 at 2:00 pm, at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton with Rev. Douglas J. Lucia officiating. Calling hours will be Thursday, Nov. 5 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Canton.

Boyd had been employed at Division III SUNY Potsdam since 2000. Prior to working in Potsdam, he worked at SUNY Canton from 1986-2000 where he held various positions. In his spare time Boyd enjoyed photography, cooking, the outdoors and attending his daughters sporting events.

Jones was born September 28, 1953, in Obion, Tenn., a son of Thomas W. and Marion (Moore) Jones. A graduate of Albion County Central School, he obtained a B.S. from Middle Tennessee State University in 1975, then furthered his education with two degrees from SUNY Potsdam - a B.A. (in 1995) and a Master’s in Education (in 1999).

Surviving are his mother, Marion M. Jones of Union City, TN; his wife, Lynne N. Jones of Canton; daughter, Alicia Jones of Canton; step-children, Aimee Nash of Canton and Ryan Nash and wife Cassandra of Raymondville; two brothers, Thomas and wife Ginnie of Buchanan, TN, Richard and wife Jeanie of Old Hickory, TN; one sister, Jenny Joy Fitch of Nashville, TN; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family requests donations to the Canton Golden Bear Booster Club, P.O. Box 243, Canton, NY 13617, Alzheimer’s Association, Northern Regional Office, 120 Washington St., Suite 419, Watertown, NY 13601 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org.

Information on Lawrence Funeral Home:
Address: 21 Park Street, Canton, New York 13617
Phone:  (315) 386-8513
Website: www.lawrencefuneralhome.org