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Arthur Joseph "AJ" Ponson Sr.

Arthur Joseph "AJ" Ponson Sr. obituary, Gretna, LA

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Arthur Ponson Obituary

Arthur "AJ" Joseph Ponson, Sr., a retired Carpenter and owner/manager of Ponson Place-A Touch of Elegance Lounge entered into eternal peace at his residence on Monday, February 22, 2016 at the age of 85. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved husband of the late Doris Butler Ponson. Devoted father of Deanna (Rudy) Smith, Patricia Hockins, Harrietta P. Tipado, Arthur (Roslyn) Ponson, Jr. and Dr. Tommy Ponson. Loving grandfather of Suzette Smith, Joseph (Rose) Tipado III, Courtney (Jomarque) Renthrope, Cherie Ashley, Jahmal Tipado, Kacie Hockins, Arthur Ponson III, and Christopher Bernard. Son of the late Thomas, Sr. and Cecile Reynard Ponson. Brother of the late Marcel, Thomas, Jr., Alvin, Beatrice, Dorothy and Eola. Brother-in-law of Sandra Ponson, Irvin (Altar) Butler, and Joycelyn Owens, also survived by 12 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Feb. 27 to Feb. 29, 2016.

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Pastor Lionel Sutton Sr

February 20, 2024

We are sending our heart felt condolences and deepest sympathy to the entire Ponson family. I pray God strengthen you all.

Vanessa Kent

March 1, 2016

May the Lord Bless and keep you during this sad time. May the memories of your father and the Grace of God give you much comfort. Blessings~

JOYCE BRYANT

February 29, 2016

In times like these the only comfort is in JESUS hand he will always be there for you and your Family. GOD BLESS

ALICE POOLE

February 29, 2016

To the Ponson family & my friends (MERVIN , IRIS PONSON) , my deepest sympathy and condolences , I'm sorry for your lost .

FROM ALICE POOLE AND SHELIA STARKS IN HOUSTON TX.

Pastor Lionel & Rena Sutton

February 29, 2016

Tommy,I pray God grant you and your family the strength and peace to endure this time of bereavement in your lives. I know that you all know and believe that God is able to bring you through it. I'll leave this with you. "Love is not measured in the abundance of things that one has done for you, but in the precious memories that one has left for you" God bless and keep you all, sorry I couldn't be there.
Sincerely,

Full Assurance COGIC

David McGowan

February 29, 2016

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

Lisa Crinel

February 29, 2016

My condolences to the entire family. May God continue to bless you and keep you.

Thelma Williams

February 28, 2016

Will miss you my friend we knew each other for a long time may you rest in peace

Darlene Adams

February 28, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to Tommy and Courtney and the rest of the family. I am so sorry for your loss.

julia Smith

February 28, 2016

May God comfort you in His all-embracing arms. Many prayers are being said for your family during this time.

Myron Brown

February 28, 2016

My prayers go out to the Ponson family i remember him as a nice man and his family is so sweet you will be miss may you rest in peace

Sylvia Guyton Ardis

February 28, 2016

My condolences goes out to the Ponson family. May God bless and keep.

Georgia B Caston

February 28, 2016

Lean not to your own understanding and God will direct your path.
My prayers are with your family.

February 28, 2016

Lean not to your own understanding and God will direct your path
My condolences are with you
Georgia B Caston & family

Henry James

February 28, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Mable Franklin

February 28, 2016

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

Elisha Johnson

February 28, 2016

With our deepest sympathies. We know he is in a better place. He will always let you know that he is there with you all in spirit. What a wonderful thing to know he earned his wings. We love you.
Auntie Shank, Uncle Ottis, Lees, and Patrick

Schenell Louis

February 28, 2016

My deepest condolence to the Ponson Family, God is still God, look to the hills where your help cometh from.(Aaron Ponson Sr, USPS)

CHARLES HAYNES

February 28, 2016

CONDOLENCES ARE EXTENDED TO MY FAMILY. MAY GOD'S ARMS SHIELD AND PROTECT YOU AND GRACE BE WITH YOU.

Mary Carter

February 28, 2016

I am so sorry for your lost. My prayers are with you Aaron and the family.

February 27, 2016

My deepest condolences to the family.
May the God of unconditional love,
console the family during the loss
of your dear beloved one.
He will be truly missed.
May the family forever cherish the
positive and happy times shared
together.
During the days ahead my the God
of love guide and give you the
needed strength to endure.
Much love and deep respect to
the family.
My heartfelt prayers are with the
family.
(Psalms 121)

TE, New Orleans, Louisiana

Beth Tranchina

February 27, 2016

May heart breaks at the loss of my dear friend and customer. I will miss you sitting at my desk and joking with you. I will miss that smile. Rest easy, you have earned it. My heart felt condolences to the family, may your memories give you comfort.

Ernest Toussaint

February 27, 2016

So sorry for your loss.
Praying for your Strength.
Ernest & Vivian Toussaint

Pastors J. Wayne & Rachel Chaisson

February 27, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ponson family. May the peace and love of Almighty God be your strength in this season. Blessings!!

Carolyn Beasley-Penn

February 27, 2016

May the peace of God rest, rule and abide with you in this time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Althea Druhet

February 27, 2016

May God Bless and comfort you in this time of sorrow and may the memories of your father live on forever in your harts.

Christine Perkins

February 27, 2016

I'm going to miss that smile coming into the bank. You were such a nice person. No more goodies for parade season. My heart is broken,but i know God makes no mistakes. To the family we all loved him and will miss him dearly. May God comfort you all.

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