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Alvin Leroy Jones Jr.

1959 - 2018

Alvin Leroy Jones Jr. obituary, 1959-2018, Martinez, GA

BORN

1959

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Platt's Funeral Home

337 North Belair Road

Evans, Georgia

Alvin Jones Obituary

Rev. Alvin L. Jones, Jr., 58, loving husband of 35 years to Cathy R. Jones, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 27, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at West Acres Baptist Church with Pastors Larry Harmon, Roger Bennett, and Bryan Cockrell officiating. Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Gardens.

Alvin was born in Augusta, GA and attended seminary at Columbia International University. He was the founding Pastor of Christ Community Church and Freedom Bible Church, where he was currently serving. Pastor Alvin loved the Lord and ministering to God's people. He had a drive that applied to all areas of life - from church to UNO to sports to who could be the loudest or rhyme the best. He loved God's Word and teaching all people how to apply it in life. His EXCITEMENT and PASSION for God will be missed by all who knew him.

Alvin was preceded in death by his father; Alvin Leroy Jones, Sr., stepfather; George Finkernagle, brother; Dennis Jones, and daughter-in-law; Kristy Stevens Jones. In addition to his wife, survivors include his son; Alvin Leroy "Lee" Jones, III, of Martinez, GA, daughter; Rachel Grace Sweeting (Brian) of Atlanta, GA, mother; Novella Finkernagle of N. Augusta, SC, step mother; Nancy Jones of Evans, GA, four brothers; Barry Jones, Steve Jones (Chris), Stanley Jones (Theresa), Jeff Jones (Sandy), three sisters; Connie Davis (Don), Deborah Leopard (Mike), Susie Curry, and one grandchild; Kyleigh H. Jones.

Pallbearers will be Charles Evans, Robert Alexander, David Thornhill, Mark Jones, Willie Walker, Scott Bedgood, Robbie Seal, and Bill Haedo.

Honorary pallbearers will be Hal Hodgens, Steve Bradley, Andrew Bryan, Ricky Coule, Charles Goodwin, Jr., Judd McKendry, Earl Saxon, Brian LaFavor, Brandon Lanier, Tony Liggins, and Alec George.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday, January 29, 2018 at the funeral home.

If so desired, memorials may be made to Freedom Bible Church, 777 Blanchard Rd. Evans, GA 30809.

Please sign the guestbook at www.plattsfuneralhome.com

Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Rd. Evans, GA 30809

Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Jan. 29, 2018.
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We consider ourselves fortunate and blessed for the short time we spent under Alvins preaching at Woodland. In that short time he became a dear friend. His words of wisdom will be in our hearts till we see him again.

David and Martha Lindner

February 1, 2018

Cathy and Family,
Randy and I were so very sorry to hear of Alvin's passing. Alvin was a good and godly man that all who knew him loved and respected. Through his ministry he has served the Lord faithfully for many years and touched the lives of so many in our community. May God bless you and your family and may He provide the strength and peace to endure the difficult days ahead. We love you and will keep you in our prayers.

Debbie Penland

February 1, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with all who will miss Alvin. He was truly a man of God and is walking with Him today. We love you! Mike and Pam McCoury

January 30, 2018

Alvin touched so many lives with his testimony of God's love, grace, mercy and forgiveness. His legacy will continue to live on! We are praying for you during this time of great loss and take comfort in knowing God is with you always. All our love,

Dane and Cindy Hancock

January 30, 2018

George Hobbs

January 30, 2018

To the Jones Family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. May GOD give each of you the strength and guidance to go through this difficult time. May he RIP. Sincere condolences.
Jayne May & Perry Norman
Martinez, GA

Jayne Norman

January 30, 2018

My prayers go out to the family and to the church family.
Hold to God's unchanging hand.

Linda Payne

January 30, 2018

Sending love and prayers to your family!

Bruce Lane Family

January 29, 2018

Alvin was a living testimony to his faith.

Pete and Toni Alewine

January 29, 2018

Lee I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You and your family will be in my prayers during this difficult time.

Joy Pack

January 29, 2018

Kathy I'm so sorry for your loss! Prayers to you and your family

Beatrice Lamkin

January 29, 2018

Ms. Cathy, Lee, Rachel, Kyleigh and family,
Please know how much Pastor Alvin helped so many in our personal walk with our Lord and Savior. He is truly the best Pastor that I have ever known and did more for me and so many in our personal relationship with our Savior. He is dancing with Jesus and we will surely see him again. All praise, honor, and glory be to our Lord. And may HE give you the peace that passes all understanding as you continue in love with our Lord. We love you all so much and always. Deby (and Steven) DelGenio

Deby and Steven DelGenio

January 29, 2018

I am praying that Our Lord is walking with you & all of Alvin's family during this time. Alvin was such a
Precious servant to Him, & so special to me.
Such a joy to know him & serve Our Lord with him!
Love. Ernestine Tinsley

Ernestine Tinsley

January 29, 2018

There is so much sorrow in the world. But the death of our loved ones brings the deepest sorrow of all. May God's love and mercy, help you through this difficult time. Psalm 31:7

January 29, 2018

Celebrating a life lived for God. We will cherish the memories forever, but I will miss our Friday lunch discussions.

Hank Chavous

January 29, 2018

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