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Larry Jones Obituary
1938 - 2012
Charles "Larry" Jones of Greeley Hill, California, passed away at his home surrounded by his family after a brief but courageous battle with lung cancer.
Larry was born in Oxnard, California in 1938 to June Evelyn Coen and Charles William McPherson. He was raised by his step-father Mack Jones and June in Lomita, California. He was a graduate of Narbonne High School and UCLA, School of Prosthetics.
Since 1962 he was a Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist (CP) and served on the founding board of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prothetists (AAOP). Original owner and operator of Long Beach Artificial Limb Company and Central Valley Prosthetics of Merced, he later retired from Hangar Prosthetics of Sonora (2005).
Larry was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rotary Club, and the Lake Don Pedro Men's Golf Club. He served as a Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America and as an Indian Guide leader.
Larry is survived by his wife, Dian Marie Jones; His 6 children, Kathleen Killgore of Arizona; Charles Jones of Bellflower; John Paul Jones of Michigan; Jenifer June of Lawndale; David Mack Jones of Redondo Beach; and Wiley Jones of San Jose; 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Lee McPherson of Apple Valley and Rodney Jones of Long Beach. Larry was preceded in death by his mother, June and father, Mack Jones and one granddaughter, Tawney Margaret Ronk.
Friends and family are welcome to gather and celebrate his life at 12 noon, June 2nd at the Groveland LDS Church, 19780 Old Highway 120, Groveland, California. He will be inurned at Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry Jones
June 3, 2012
To Family and friends, just a note of condolences and prayer for all of you. An old friend. Larry Johnson Hot Springs, Ar. ( Harbor City, Calif.)
George Gardner
June 2, 2012
Larry was the best man at our wedding in 1956. We were friends when we were young and had the world and all its pleasures ahead of us. Linda and I have been talking about all of the adventures we shared. Glorious memories.
June 1, 2012
Our prayers are with you all today as you honor my cousin's memory and celebrate his life. Love to you all,
Mike and the Colorado Coens, 17 in all.
C. Barry Jones
May 30, 2012
Peace be with you Father. Rest with the angels. I'm so proud of my heritage in you. The love of your family extended to your fellow man and in service to the community. One live lived with a clear focus on our god nature.
Rickie McPherson
May 28, 2012
To my Much Loved Uncle, I love you man!
Rickie Lee McPherson
Lee & Carolyn McPherson
May 28, 2012
Our amazing brother would tackle any project large or small and the finished product would be perfect. He lived his life that way. The most important thing he gave to all of us was his love. He will live in our hearts forever.
Michele Maxwell
May 25, 2012
Larry was a Great Man ! I looked up to and admired him so much. My fondest memories of Larry were the enthusiastic, family poker games we had. He will truly be missed and remembered always.
Paulina Jones
May 25, 2012
What a WONDERFUL MAN! So full of love and sincerity and wisdom! A well-lived life! He left us all on a path to a beautiful life!! I am so grateful for my Grandfather!!! He is the epitome of LOVE AND FAMILY. I love you forever !!! I'll never forget the love in your eyes or the love they have taught me!!!
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