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Brian "B" "YUPMAN" Jones Jr obituary

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Brian Jones Obituary

Brian "B" "YUPMAN" Jones, Jr an aspiring artist and DJ and a proud 2011 graduate of St. Augustine High School, departed this life on Saturday June 6, 2015 at the age 22. Loving son of Brian A. Jones Sr, and Laura (Raymond) Porter. Devoted Brother of Bria Jones, Terrell Porter, Jonathan Salvant and Raven Porter. Adored grandson of William and Judith Thomas, Manuel and Lois Ellis and Frank Parker. Great Grandson of Rita T. and the late Clifton F. Jones Sr. and the late Regina Burbridge. Nephew of Erskine Parker, Jarred Daggs, Corey Porter, Lisa Bender(Willie) and Chiquita Weathersby (Lawrence) and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also priest and parishoners of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, faculty staff and class of St. Augustine High School (2011), Xavier Prep High School and St. Katherine Drexel Preparatory High School, patrons of LaRay Hair Gallery and Orleans Parish School Board are all invited to attend the mass of Christian Burial on Saturday June 13, 2015 at 10:00 am at Corpus Christi Catholic Church 2022 St. Bernard Avenue, New Orleans, La. Interment St. Louis #2 Cemetery (Claiborne Ave). Visitation to begin at 8:00am in the above named church. Please view and sign guestbook at www.charbonnetfuneralhome.com. com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jun. 8 to Jun. 12, 2015.

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Brian Murray

June 26, 2015

Thank you for helping to continue our legacy, my purple knight brother. Murray'79

Lakisha Henderson

June 25, 2015

I'm so full,You are on my mind so heavy tonight. RIP B we truly miss you. lov u B!!

Dawn Edwards

June 16, 2015

My deepest condolences to Laura and Family. Time and God will ease the pain eventually. The hurt will last forever but seek God and he'll see you thru it.

yovonne williams

June 15, 2015

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

Phyliss Butler

June 15, 2015

Laura and family, our hearts and prayers are with you. We ask for God's blessing on your family. May you find the courage and strength to move forward in peace and confidence in knowing that his was a life well lived and loved by many.
Phyliss Butler and Family

Montresa Farve

June 14, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family, a mother should not have to bury their child ... May God keep you Laura and I pray your great memories bring you comfort.

With my deepest sympathy,
Montresa

Trinette Claude-Sterling

June 14, 2015

My most sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Laura and family at such a strenuous time. I pray for you all, as you mourn the lost of this bright star. May God give you peace everlasting.

Michelle Arnold

June 13, 2015

Judy, Laura and family, may God give you strength as you grieve the loss of Brian. Take comfort in knowing that you have a beautiful angel of God watching over you always. Love, Michelle Bell Arnold

The Hasan Family

June 13, 2015

Condolences to the Family. Our prayers are with you as you began the healing process.

Yenan Holmes

June 13, 2015

Mannnn I dont know where to start... Im here for yall!

YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS

Patricia "Candy"

June 13, 2015

Laura my friend, please accept my heartfelt condolence. I pray that you, Brian Sr., siblings, family and friends find the peace to heal your grief. No one have the ability to prepare for a loss; when we lose a loved one on earth, we have gained an angel in heaven that watches over us. May our Lord bless and comfort you all.

June 13, 2015

Mrs.Laura I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.

Raven Conerly

Meiquisha Dolliole

June 13, 2015

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

June 13, 2015

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Terry Garibaldi Comrie

June 13, 2015

Laura May God give you peace at this most difficult time I'm so sorry for your lost.May God give you the strength to some how carry on you and your family will remain in my prayers be Blessed

Shunda vallare

June 13, 2015

Prayers to the family and friends. May God watch over all of you during this sad time. Rest in Peace young man.

Daren Ezeb

June 13, 2015

Rest in peace Lil Brian aka YUPMAN.

Sylavinia Jackson

June 12, 2015

Rip Brian

Tanisha Dantzler

June 12, 2015

To the family of Brian you will be in my prays, truly sorry for your lose, Brian was an incredible kids it was a pleasure working with him.

Darlene Hutchison - Kindergarten Teacher

June 12, 2015

To the family of Brian Jones. I will keep all of you in my prayers. May God give you the strength and faith you need to endure your lost. I will always remember Brian's smile.

June 12, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rely on God for strength & keep the faith.
Cynthia Bart- New Orleans, La.

Clifford (Mutsie) Baptiste III

June 12, 2015

Rest In Peace!

Clara "Cookie" Taylor

June 12, 2015

Sorry to hear about your grandson. Will keep the family in my prayers.

trina Johnson

June 12, 2015

My God give you comfort at this time of need

Courtney C.

June 12, 2015

Brian, my Lil Brian. I will miss you so much. I love you so much. It pains me that you are no longer here, but I know many others and myself have gained the most beautiful guardian angel. I have your family forever. I'll do my best to be the person to Ms. Laura, Bria and Tooda that you were to me. My heart aches forever, but I'm happy you made it. #YUP

Tanisha Dantzler

June 12, 2015

To the family of Brian you will be in my prays, truly sorry for your lose, Brian was an incredible kids it was a pleasure working with him.

June 12, 2015

Laura I send my deepest sympathy and will be praying for you and your family during this time. Kirstie

Kisha Laurent Gaudin

June 12, 2015

Laura,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God keep and comfort you.

Kisha Laurent Gaudin
XUP c/o '91

Ronnie & Kiana Hill

June 12, 2015

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

Stan Alridge

June 12, 2015

My deepest condolences goes to this family. That wasn't for B. Everyone shared a different memory with my fellow brother. And this still ain't sitting right with me. Class of 2011 we got you YUPMAN. You will live on Nut. #Aug11' #LongLiveYupMan #TY

Nae Berry

June 12, 2015

Forever in my heart, God gained a beautiful angel! You will live through me and many others, I pray to God to give your mom and family strength, love you Brian. #LongLiveTheYupMan :)

Ebony & Gwen Turner

June 12, 2015

Laura, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May GOD give you strength and comfort. Words cannot express my deepest sympathy.

Jazz Dumas

June 12, 2015

Brian, I love you so much! You taught me so much that I'll never forget. You've showed me unconditional love for 17 years. I promise to give that same unconditional love to your family for life! Laura&Bria, you two women are beyond amazing and I admire your strength. No one will ever replace Brian in our hearts, but he will live through everyone and his legacy forever #ForeverYUP #ForeverYoung #NutterButter

Margie & Arthur Carter

June 12, 2015

Laura,Judy,Erskine and family you have my deepest sympathy.

Xena K

June 12, 2015

Laura & family my deepest condolences goes out to y'all. Keeping y'all in my prayers daily. Love you Laura!

Oneka Godfrey

June 11, 2015

Laura, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Prayers lifted up for strength and comfort!

Shannon Duplessis

June 11, 2015

To the Jones and Porter family, I pray that God gives you the strength you need to endure Brian Jr.'s transition to heaven, I hope you find rest in knowing Earth has no Sorrow that Heaven can't Heal.

Praying for your family

Shannon D

Chelsea Powell

June 11, 2015

So many moments shared and memories were made with Brian. Not only was he a great person, he was a great friend as well. To myself, and many others.. I'm so thankful to have known him, his time on Earth. He will truly be missed and will forever remain in our hearts. YUP will live on.. Love you, B!!

Mr. & Mrs. Marc Candiff

June 11, 2015

Your family has our deepest sympathy. Rest in Peace my Purple Knight brother.

Daphne Jones

June 11, 2015

Laura, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May GOD give you strength and comfort.

Kenya Bannister

June 11, 2015

May GOD keep you in your time of need. Father, I ask that you be a fence around the families.....Jones, Parker and Porter. We luv U Laura.
~Kenya and kids

Naya Osborne

June 11, 2015

Brian you will forever be in my heart and my memories. You were really an angel on earth for me. You help me be a better me in more ways than one.
Mrs Laura your son will forever touch our hearts trust me. Thank u for putting him on this earth to be a true friend to me. Love you YUP man!

Michael London

June 11, 2015

Rip Purple

Terry allen

June 11, 2015

Laura and Brian Sr. My thoughts and prayers are with and your families.Words cannot express my deepest sympathy.

June 11, 2015

Laura and Family:

You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We send our love and condolences. May God give you strength during this time.

~Porche' & Johnson families

Dianca Johnson

June 11, 2015

Laura

I met you when I was just a little girl.. and it's funny b/c I met Brian when he was a little boy.. I am so sorry for your loss.. I have been praying for you since I found out.. and I will continue to pray for your strength as you try to get thru this..
(CCS for life)

June 11, 2015

Laura, keeping you and your entire family in my prayers. So sorry for your loss. Brian was a great kid who had a beautiful spirit and will be your loving angel now. #YUPMAN rest in paradise.
~Ahshia

Shakira Herbert

June 11, 2015

My deepest condolences...May GOD give you peace. I will keep you and your family lifted in prayer.

Shontra Davis

June 11, 2015

Laura and Family,

Please accept our heartfelt condolences, words cannot begin to express the sadness you are feeling right now, please know that we are praying for you to get through this. May God bless you and may the soul of your beloved son, Brian rest in the everlasting peace of Christ Almighty.

Davis Family, XUP c/o 91

Brianna Roy

June 11, 2015

There won't be a day I don't think about the times we had the lessons thought and the laughs shared I love you b

Givonna Hymel

June 11, 2015

My condolences to Laura and her family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Praying that God gives you and your family peace and comfort during your time of grief.
XUP c/o 91

Carolyn Martin

June 11, 2015

Keeping you and your family in pray. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spend together.

June 11, 2015

To Laura & Family
I am so sorry for your lost, words cannot express my sympathy, God has another angel in heaven, You and your family are in our prayers.

Penny & Alexis

Wanda and Mariah Hawkins

June 11, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God's peace and comfort be with you.

Shantrell Bowie

June 11, 2015

Laura, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Time heals all wounds, you have my deepest condolences.

Andrea Skipper

June 11, 2015

Laura, may God give you and your family strength during this time.

Brion Ashley Jones

June 11, 2015

Heart broken that you are gone....May God Bless u and strengthen your family.....sorry hhwe never had the chances we deserved.....Love Always my brother....REST IN PEACE.....

Chevelle Jackson-Gaines

June 11, 2015

My Condolences to the Porter, Bender & Jones Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Praying deeply for your strength!

Jaunna Martin

June 11, 2015

My prayers and condolences are with the entire family at this terrible time...... i didn't know you personally but it still remains a handsome, beautifully talented, smart young man that many held at a high regard and that speaks volumes to me is no longer here with his family and friends... but the face remains to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord. He makes no mistakes..... just hold on to all the good memories you were blessed enough to make/ have with him...

R.I.P BRANDON
ANOTHER ANGEL GOT HIS WINGS

Derek Phillips

June 11, 2015

My prayers are with the Jones Family. R.I.P Purple Knight

ANGEL poche

June 10, 2015

R.i.p Bee heaven could wait for u. Remember u always

qiana walker

June 10, 2015

I am sorry for your lost Laura and sending you my prayers and condolences to the family. Love you my friend

Debbie Mercadel

June 10, 2015

Laura I'm praying for you and your family. You have my deepest sympathy.

chaunteion kendrick

June 10, 2015

My prayers are with you and your family....#YUP

Russhane Harris

June 10, 2015

May God's peace and blessing be upon you & the family during your time of bereavement.

Demetria "Dee" Smith

June 10, 2015

Laura I'm praying for you and your family. Just know that "earth has no sorrow that HEAVEN cannot heal."

Jocquel Moore

June 10, 2015

Laura, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God will be your strength during this most difficult time. I pray for healing and peace of mind for you and all affected.

June 10, 2015

RIP Young B, May God bless and keep your family.
#yup Aug C/0 2011.
-Carter

denise smith

June 10, 2015

My condolences are with the family.. may he rest in the arms of The Most High

June 10, 2015

Sending prayers to your family. May God grant you strength and peace though this. Brian was a remarkable young man.

C/O 2011 Dwayne, Quindell & Terri

Khalil Payton

June 10, 2015

So sorry for your loss Laura. You and your family have my condolences. Will keep you and your family in my prayers. R.I.P. B.

Taylor LeDuff

June 10, 2015

Sending my condolences to your family. Watch over everyone B! Glad to know you're in a better place.

Jackie Thomas

June 10, 2015

Lois and Family,
God will take care of you and your family. Praying for you and your family.

LaTannyia & Asja Sanders

June 10, 2015

Laura and family you are in our prayers, may God give you strength and peace at this difficult time. Brian will be truly missed...

Trichelle (XUP)

June 10, 2015

My deepest sympathies to Laura and family. May God send you a peace beyond your own understanding in your time of grief.

Todd Juluke

June 10, 2015

From Todd Juluke & Family , Mrs.Laura you'll have our deepest condolences from our entire family we will keep yall lifted in prayer

Timothy & Karen Smith

June 10, 2015

We send our deepest sympathy to our Pastors Chiquita and Lawrence Weathersby and the entire Jones family for the loss of your love one. We will keep you in our prayers.

Brandy Barnes

June 10, 2015

My prayers are with u and your Family! You have My deepest sympathy!! My God!

Rosalind Davis-Adison

June 10, 2015

To the Porter and Bender Family
May your heart and soul find peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.

With caring thoughts, and my deepest sympathy.
X/P c/o 89

Cynthia Wheeler

June 10, 2015

My words are not adequate to express the sorrow I feel for your loss. Brian was so very loved. My child feels so blessed to have been able to share so many moments with him, and those memories she will hold close to her heart forever. Every bit of my heart goes out to you during this most difficult time. Our prayers are with your family.

The Lucas Family St. Aug C/O 2011

June 10, 2015

To the Jones family my heart is very heavy for you and your family but with GODS grace and his trust he will see you and your entire family through may he keep you and bless you.

Chanel Holt

June 10, 2015

Condolences from the Holt family. To Laura,Judy,Erskin,Jared and the rest of the family I am so sorry to hear about your loss.

Olivette Temple

June 10, 2015

OMG, Laura...you Bri and your Fam are in our Hearts && Prayers! Thinking about you while trying to help my son Chad understand. Erin is concerned about Bri. There is no hurt that Heaven wont heal. It just takes time, be assured and hold to the wird of GOD that will sustain you!
Olivette Green Temple and Family
Chad Purple'11
Erin

Eileen Winston, RSW

June 10, 2015

Bee man I will never let my son forget you! It crazy how I used my nephews and friends kids to show him how to be smart, spiritual, and even have "swag" as he would say. You never met him but he knew you and wants you and your family to know you were a good role model for him and we will NEVER forget "The YUPman"! Praying for Lo and the family

June 10, 2015

Laura and family,

God feels your hurt; He knows your sorrow, and never forget. He will be with you in EVERY tomorrow. You are in my prayers.
MS. CAROLYN

Marla Weber

June 10, 2015

We are sorry for the loss of a great young man and we are Praying for you all. Sorry we can't be there. Love from us to you.

June 10, 2015

So sorry for your loss Lo. Praying for peace and strength for you Bria and Toodah. Take solace in knowing that B is with the Father and he is your angel in heaven. Dre

Penny Woods

June 10, 2015

Sending Prayers up for u Lori and ur family may God give u the strenghth u need to get through this time he is able

Denise Montana-Stevenson & Family

June 10, 2015

Laura, Bree and Family,
I am feeling your pain each and every day. It feels like I have lost one of my own. As I prayed today, I asked God to give you and your family the strength to endure it all. Just keep in mind that God makes no mistakes. There is a time to be born and a time to die for all of us. We don't know the place and/or time. The one thing we can rely on is that God will be with us as he is with Brian. Things will get better just trust in the Lord. May God keep you and hold you. Love you!

Chanell Esprit

June 10, 2015

Lora you have my deepest sympathy . May god cover you with the blood of Jesus . At your time of healing .

Dre

June 9, 2015

Sending our prayers from Dallas! I can't begin to imagine and know there are no words that will take the pain away. Reflecting on those wonderful times together & time will comfort you.

Harry and Dru Berry

June 9, 2015

May God give you a peace that passes all understanding we will continue to lift you in prayer .

Diannell Williams

June 9, 2015

Laura, my heart goes out to you and your family. May God cover you in your time of sorrow. I'm praying for you and your family.

Lois Henderson

June 9, 2015

RIP Brian... Laura i will continue to pray for ur family. Love Y'all... Be Blessed!!!

TeeTee WAshington

June 9, 2015

May GOD COMFORT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME.

Novetta Stokes

June 9, 2015

Laura and Bria & Family
I'm sorry for your lost. Keeping you in my Prayers.

Simone Marine Marion

June 9, 2015

Lois and Family,
I am deeply saddened over your loss. May God's love and strength help you through this most difficult time. My prayers are with you and your family.

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