SAMUEL EUGENE JONES, 89, of Bethany WV, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. Samuel was born on July 23, 1934 in Bethany, WV. He was the son of the late G. Adrian Jones and Estelleita (Summerton) Jones. Samuel retired as a Games Area Manager. He was the Bowling Coach for West Liberty State College retiring after 20 plus years. During his time as coach, Samuel’s team won the 1976 National Champion beating UCLA in San Antonio, TX. Samuel was inducted into the West Liberty State College Hall of Fame for having the most wins as a coach during his time as coach. Many will remember Samuel for his love of bowling and his enjoyment of farming beef cattle. In addition to his parents, Samuel was preceded in death by his four brothers, George, James “Bud”, Howard “Shorty” and Albert Jones and three stillborn boys. Samuel is survived by his wife of 60 years, Judith Flora (Kota) Jones of Bethany, WV; three children: Nancy Jones of Pittsburgh, PA, Deborah Farst and her husband, Douglas and Beth Jones, all of Palmyra, PA; three grandchildren: Abigail and Samuel Farst and Dustin Jones and his companion, Stephanie; two great grandchildren, Christopher and Greyson Jones; and several nieces and nephews. The Chambers Funeral Home of Wellsburg was honored and privileged to assist the family with private services. As a gesture of sympathy and love, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Castleman’s Run United Methodist Church, C/o Chambers Funeral Home, 1030 Main Street, Wellsburg, WV 26070. Condolences, photos and stories may be viewed or added at www.chambersandjames.com.