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Yance Jones Jr.

1951 - 2021

Yance Jones Jr. obituary, 1951-2021, Gary, IN

BORN

1951

DIED

2021

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Yance Jones Obituary

Yance Jones, Jr. passed away February 6, 2021 at Methodist Hospital Southlake in Merrillville, IN. He was born January 26, 1951 in Gary, Indiana to Yance & Fannie L. Jones. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1969 and retired from U S Steel, Gary Works in 1992. He was a member of St. Timothy Community Church. He is preceded in death by his parents and Brother Calvin D. Jones. Yance is survived by one son Rodney Jones of Chicago, IL; two sisters Ethel M. Ware of Tucson, AZ and Christine (Carl) Lacy of Gary, IN; two Aunts Cornelia Parker of Patterson, CA and Annie Ruth Morgan of Gary, IN, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation Tuesday February 16, 2021 from 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m. with funeral services to follow at 11:00 a.m. All services at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Interment Fern Oaks Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Feb. 14 to Feb. 15, 2021.

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Diana Jones

March 10, 2021

Just heard of the passing of Yance Jr. So sorry to hear. My condolence to the family.

Bryan Thomas

February 28, 2021

Good St. Timothy Brother. You will be missed. -Bryan Thomas

Ma'Eva Adams

February 21, 2021

My Sincere Condolences to Mr. Yance Family...

Yance Always had a Smile on his Face when he entered and left Church...

RIP... Brother

Ma'Eva Adams

Bettie (Brooks) Wilson

February 18, 2021

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Yance and I were classmates as well as friends. Somehow over the years we loss touch with one another. My sincere Condolences to his son and family.

Robert Ware Junior

February 17, 2021

Rest in heaven mr. Yance I remember you bringing my dad home from work back in the day you guys were really good friends

David Parker

February 16, 2021

The Parker family wishes to express our sympathy for the loss of our family member. Cornelia Parker even though she is here with us wants to let everyone know about the Love she has for family members as their Aunt Neat !

February 16, 2021

We wish to express our heartfelt condolences to the family of Yance Jones.
May God keep you in His care.We are praying for your family.
The Rowlett Family

Evangelist Valerie Bynum

February 15, 2021

To The Jones Family:

So sorry to hear about the loss of your love one. I have fond memories of Yance. I loved his smile and great sense of humor. We were good friends and I will cherish these memories forever.
May God comfort you and give you peace.

Rest In Glory!
Your Friend

Willie&Toni Price

February 15, 2021

We are sending love and prayers to the family of our classmate and friend Yance even though we hadn't been in contact for a while we were still friends and he will always be remembered stay strong family and remember God is forever with you

Jimmie & Daisy Curtis

February 15, 2021

Carl & Christine and Ethel & Family,

We are sending prayers of condolence to your family in the transition of your Beloved Brother, Yance. May the fond memories help sustain you in the coming months.

Yours in Christ,

Gwendolyn Hemphill

February 15, 2021

Sorry to hear of the lost of your loved one. I will be praying for the family.

Benny C. Smith

February 14, 2021

my condolences to the jones family; yance and i worked together for many years and he was my friend. God bless him and may he rest in peace.

scott

February 14, 2021

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

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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