Kenwood “Woody” C. Jones Jr.
He was born in Keene, NH on September 2, 1947, the son of Kenwood C. Jones Sr. and Jay (Derby) Jones. Woody went to primary school in Keene and graduated from Central High School in Manchester, NH. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1966 and served during the Vietnam War for four years. Upon his honorable discharge as a sergeant in 1970, he began his career in the ski industry working for his father’s business, Ken Jones Ski Shop, in Nashua, NH. It was here that he refined and lived his love of “everything ski related.” The business flourished over the years and received multiple industry “Best Ski Shop” awards along the way. Woody stepped away from the business in the early 2000’s, allowing he and his wife, Linda, to enjoy many sunsets and fun-filled years sailing their boat throughout the British Virgin Islands.
Woody’s competitive spirit and love for the outdoors were always on display. Whether skiing his favorite “home” mountain, Cannon, or anywhere else, playing tennis, boating on Lake Winnipesaukee or in the BVI, or driving one of his convertible sport cars, Woody’s smile said it all. He was always ready for the next adventure.
For the last several years Linda and Woody received immense support from Linda’s sister and brother-in-law Kathie and John Crockwell, as well as, dear friend Larry Younger. Their efforts and love were immeasurable. Woody leaves behind his loving and supportive wife of twenty-seven years, Linda Carman Jones, his sister, Alison Jones, two nephews, Dylan and Ben Hall and their families. He was predeceased by his father Ken, Sr in 2013 and his mother Jay in 1997.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of the two veteran assistance organizations that were most important to Woody.
Wounded Warriors Project: http://www.woundedwarriorsproject.org/donate
Gary Sinise Foundation: http://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate
There will be a Celebration of Life for Woody on September 6, 2024, 10:30am-3:00pm at Fratellos Italian Grille, 115 Dow St., Manchester, NH.