Source: SPECTRUM LOCAL NEWS, 5/8/21


Sam Jones has done all three on the way to making 104 yearly trips around the sun. His story includes more hills and valleys than most, on the way to creating a mountain of memories. The skin on his face crinkles at the corner of his mouth and widens as creases replace the dimples on his cheeks. His presence draws the eyes of his children and grandchildren in the living room of his home in Fayetteville. His oldest daughter, Marion McLaughlin, said her father is an inspiration to their family. She said, “It feels good to have him as our Dad. I wouldn’t have it no other way.”

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