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James Pons Obituary
He was preceded in death by his father Henry E. Pons, mother Julia Elizabeth Graves, and brother Henry G. Pons. He is survived by four sons James T. Pons, Jr., Ronald E. Pons (Marcia), Gary P. Pons, and Thomas A. Pons (Louise), granddaughters, Jody L. Thrope, Elizabeth V. Pons, Annamarie C. Pons, niece, Julia E. Pons Ford, great-grandson, Craig Martin, and Matilda Annette Latham (Pons); his former wife and companion of 40 years. Mr. Pons graduated from The Catholic University of America and American University. He was in the US military for 32 years, retiring as an Lt.Colonel. He served in World War II ,Korea and Vietnam. He was a member of the Alabama Bar Association for 50 years and served as Chief Counsel to the Alabama Board of Health until his retirement. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM with service to follow at 2:00 PM at Leak-Memory Chapel on Friday, April 6th, 2012. Burial will follow at Alabama Heritage Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to one's favorite charity. Our many thanks to the staff of Baptist East Medical Center for the kindness and loving attention they provided. Online tributes may be made at www.leak-mc.com
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Tammy Pons
October 4, 2012
I wish I would have had the opportunity to meet you. May you rest in Peace in the Lords loving arms. Tammy Pons
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Gary Clayton
April 6, 2012
Gary Pons, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you! LIFE Riders (Oklahoma)
Allison Reiswig
April 4, 2012
Love, thoughts and prayers to all of the Pons family .He was a good father in law. I will always remember when I would ask him how he was he would say "Well I am sitting up and taking nourishment"!
Love, Allison
April 4, 2012
My prayers are with each of you. May God Bless you. Mable Jordan
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