Tragic End to Search for Atlanta Coach Gary Jones Found in Lake Oconee One Month After Fiancee’s Body Recovered
The search for Gary Jones, a track and field coach at Westminster Schools, concluded on Sunday when his body was recovered from Lake Oconee. Jones, 50, was found approximately 100 yards from where his fiancée, Joycelyn Wilson, a Spelman College instructor, was discovered a month prior. The couple went missing after launching a boat on February 8, and despite extensive search efforts, challenging conditions had delayed the recovery until now.
A tragic end to the search for Gary Jones, a beloved coach from Westminster Schools, whose body was recovered from Lake Oconee on March 8, a month after his fiancée Joycelyn Wilson was found. Sheriff Howard Sills confirmed the recovery, highlighting the efforts of expert Keith Cormican and the challenges faced during the search.
Source: ATL Newsroom