Folis Jones

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I received an email from Gary S that Folis Jones has passed away. I met Folis at the Dragon and had the pleasure of sitting down for a couple of hours with he and his wife for some very enjoyable conversation.

Prayers for his loved ones.

RIP Friend :sadangel:

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http://virhistory.com/vir/74-oct/7410-jm/7410-jm-04.jpg

[xcarguy]

Does anyone have specifics? This video of Folis was posted on April 17 (Folis at Roebling Road on April 8 in a Radical SR3):

 

[rnr]

http://www.bakerfoster.com/obituary/Francis-Folis-Jones-Sr./Suffolk-VA/1611516

[DeanG]

We first met him while he was working on his airplane. We were drawn to the Lotus photographs in the hanger. He packed a lot into his life. RIP

[MichaelD]

Evelyn and Folis met at the track almost fifty years to the day.

 

The following was written by Eric. He also took the photos with the video sent by Evelyn.

 

So often emails can be impersonal, but they are the modern means by which so many of us keep in touch with each other. Whether it is sharing a joke, pictures from one’s latest adventure or sharing the latest stories they make it easy to spread connections throughout the world. Unfortunately, life moves too fast sometimes. Situations develop and time seems to stand still for a moment. Then you realize it is gone.

 

On April 22^nd at about 7:45 p.m. death finally had its day and managed to capture the great one, Folis Jones. He had lived a life like no one else. Fast and deliberate.

He served our nation as Senior Chief in the US Navy, much of that time aboard submarines. He then went on to a career with the Virginia Department of Corrections as a Chief Psychologist. Throughout his life he enjoyed the rush of adrenalin. He built and raced cars, airplanes and live life to its fullest. He had managed to cheat death on a number of occasions but Friday night it was inescapable. He passed quietly and peacefully surrounded by his friends and loved ones.

Whether you knew Folis from work or play, in person or only through the internet, you know he was special. He touched so many lives and left his mark on the world. Please take time to remember him. The family will be hosting a celebration of his life sometime later this year.

“He has slipped the surly bonds of earth and is dancing the skies on laughter-silvered wings”

Here is his last drive in his new Radical SR3 earlier this month at Roebling Road.

Folis went to the ER on Tuesday, the 19th and was admitted with S4 cancer. On Friday he passed.

 

Evelyn told me - there is something planned at the NASA Hyperfest weekend at VIR, May 20 -22 but I don't know what day.

 

He will be missed.

 

Edited April 29, 2016 by MichaelD

[Kitcat]

As I have said elswhere, Folis was a great ambassador for se7ens in general, and Zetec powered Birkins in particular.

[dfromano59]

We met Folis and his wife at a local campground about 2 to 3 years ago. We then had a good friend in Folis. We both loved the old motor homes that we owned (we had the same type) and the love of travel. He loved his racing and told us all about his racing and the work he was doing on his new car. Just loved his passion and the chance to talk to him. Will miss him and the talks!

 

Donna and Chris