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Leonard Jones Obituary

Leonard L. Jones, Sr., 66, was called home on Thursday, June 9, 2016. He attended Roosevelt High School (Class of '68) and began working for U.S. Steel Gary Works. He was a veteran of U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1973. He returned to U.S. Steel Gary Works where he worked a combined 33yrs. until retirement. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of 27 years, Cheri R. Jones; two siblings Shirley Jones and Nolan Jr.; two sons Michael L. Jones (Lolita) and Leonard L. Jones, Jr. (LaShawn); four step-children, Fanshon Simmons (Donald), Latrice Robinson (Jerome), Celeste Payne (Larry) and Charles Benton Jr. (Lizzette); a host of grandchildren Alexis, Kaylin, Mike Jr., Nadia, Lauren, Tyler, Larry III, Ashtyn, Carter IV, Carson, Adrian, Brittany, Megan, Josh, Lauryn, Julian and Jackie; two nieces Tashawne Cathey and Marcia Jernigan; nephew Marcel Jernigan. Visitation Friday, June 17, 2016 from 12-8:00p.m. with family hours 6-8:00p.m. at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Funeral services Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 11:00a.m. at New Bethel Fellowship Temple 110 West 43rd Avenue. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Jun. 12 to Jun. 23, 2016.

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Elizabeth Wright

June 18, 2016

My Deepest Sympathy to you and your family! I'm deeply sorry for your loss!

CLEE ROSS & FAMILY

June 18, 2016

I LOST A BROTHER AND GOOD FRIEND I'VE KNOWN FOR 55 YEARS. LOTS OF GOOD TIMES TO REMEMBER ON THIS SORROWFUL OCCASION. MUCH LOVE, TO THE FAMILY. MAY GOD BRING PEACE AND COMFORT TO ALL IN YOUR TIME OF NEED.

Yolunda Kincade

June 17, 2016

Sincere prayers and condolences to Lenny and Lashawn Jones during this difficult time.

Rudolph McCarley

June 17, 2016

Condolences to the Jones Family from Rudolph McCarley.
He will be missed by the class of '68, Wonder High School, West Memphis, AR.
He was one of the most faithful attendees and a great storyteller! R.I.P.

nina scott

June 17, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Natalie Parr Stewart (RHS '66)

June 17, 2016

To Sherry.....I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. You have my deepest and sincerest sympathy.

Gwen Shelton

June 17, 2016

My sincere condolence to the family. He was part of our high school class reunions. May God comfort you.

(Wonder High School, Class of '68)

June 16, 2016

To the family of mr. Jones almighty God comfort you in your grief.

Carolyn Gearring

June 15, 2016

Micheal and Leonard,

My deepest condolences to you and your family. My heart goes out to all of you. My hope is that you take comfort in the promise the Bibles gives at John 5:28,29 and Revelation 21:3,4. Almighty God, Jehovah, will undo all the affects and suffering that death has caused. You both are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lovingly Ms. Gearring from West Side

necther hàrvey

June 15, 2016

To the family I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying that God will help you through this time. I worked with Leonard in the mill for few years and he came to breakfast with the retirees he was a very nice guy. Rest in peace leonard

Marilyn Moore Caruthers

June 15, 2016

Shirley, my sincere condolences to you at this time. I understand how it feels to lose a big brother. Another soldier from Polk Street gone home. Praying for you.

Toni Phillips Cassell

June 15, 2016

I remember Leonard as a big brother to me and my sister. He was very helpful to my grandparents as well, with whatever she needed at Adams Groceries. The Adams brothers, Lionel Hank and John was Leonard's big brothers My family just LOVED him and Shirley
You all have my Condolences.

Diana Phillips Stanford

June 15, 2016

Praying for the Jones family. I have known Leonard for many years. I am the granddaughter of Adams grocery on 17th and Tyler. I always looked up to Leonard as an Uncle. RIP

Myrtle Mateen

June 15, 2016

Praying for your family at this difficult hour that God gives you the strength you need.

Jimmy Cook

June 15, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

BENNY SMITH

June 14, 2016

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF LEONARD JONES. HAD KNOWN HIM FROM THE OLD NEIGHBORHOOD MANY YEARS AGO AND ALWAYS CONSIDERED HIM A FRIEND,REST IN PEACE.

Jacob Brown

June 14, 2016

Condolences to the Jones family from one of his old friends back in the mid 60's that knew Leonard as he hung around his Dad's barber shop on 16th Ave in Gary between Mass. St and Brwy. Old friends and acquaintances that I'm sure remember him such as my brothers Gerald and Kenny Brown, George Mosely, Clee Ross, Govenor Jaimeson, Curtis and Kirkland Adams and many others that were apart of our old neighborhood growing up in Gary. God Bless the Jones Family and may you find peace in the time of great sorrow.

Ricky Gunn

June 14, 2016

R.I.P Leonard.

Willie Price

June 14, 2016

It is shocking to learn of Leonard Jones SR. Passing. We came to know one another at Us Steel when he first started. We had fun.I am so sorry for his lost. He is a great person to know. I offer my condolences to the family. Wow! Rest-In-Heaven my buddy and friend. Peace!

Willie J. Price

June 12, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. May you have Kindness and Peace from God our Father and the lord Jesus Christ.
1cor; 1:3

Aurelia & Gregory Weaver

June 12, 2016

To The Jones Family:
Tears are God's gift to us, our holy water. They heal us as they flow. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. God bless you and your family.

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Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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18

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

New Bethel Fellowship Temple

110 West 43rd Avenue, IN

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