Lawrence-Jones Sr.-Obituary

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Lawrence M. Jones Sr.

Jan 5, 1944 - Jun 21, 2025

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My heartfelt condolences to the Jones. Family, I pray the Holy Spirit comforts you all during this difficult time. I am already missing my neighbor and friend Larry. May our memories of Larry bring comfort to our hearts.

PRAYING FOR HEALTH AND STRENGTH FOR THE LOSS OF MY FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR FOR YEARS PAST. KEEP THE FAITH, GOD IS IN CONTROL

May God Bless all of the family with Strength, Comfort and Peace during this difficult time is my Prayer.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Love Linda, Cleotha, Mckindra and Mckinley.

Obituary

Lawrence's Obituary

Lawrence (Larry) Milton Jones Sr. passed away on Saturday June 21, 2025. He was born January 5, 1944, in Chicago, IL.to Marion and Dorthy Gibson Jones.

A resident of Gary, IN since 1955 where he joined Good Shepard with his parents. He graduated from Tolleston High School in 1963 and began serving in the Army. He retired from US Steel, where he met and married Rosie Jones.

He is survived by his 3 children: Lawrence M. Jones (Leslie) of WA, Lauren Jones, Laurence Jones 6 Grand Children: Daisha (Kyle) Sullivan, Malik Jones, Emanuel Jones, LaMarion Short, Liam Lewis, Liah Lewis and 2 great grandchildren Alyssa and Elias Sullivan, Sisters Trudy Wilkins and Ursula (Lillian) Parker, Brother Rudy (Karma) Jones. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, niece Sundra Philette Jones nephew Brandon Wilkins, Brother in Love Bill Wilkins and children's mother and friend Darlene Hannon.

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