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J B Jones Jr.

1939 - 2019

J B Jones Jr. obituary, 1939-2019, Metairie, LA

BORN

1939

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Garden of Memories

4900 Airline Drive

Metairie, Louisiana

J B Jones Obituary

J B Jones, Jr. was born on April 3, 1939 in Hazelhurst, MS, to Rev. J B Jones, Sr. and Ruth Lee Jones of Hazelhurst, MS and transitioned to his final home with the Lord, on September 11, 2019. J B was a dedicated husband of 59 years to Lula (Josie) and father of two sons, Alton and Gregory. J B leaves to mourn his death, his wife, Lula (Josie), son, Gregory, Sr., three grandchildren, eight brothers, six sisters, uncles, aunts and a host of nephews, nieces, friends and associates. Preceding him death are his mother, Ruth Lee and father Rev. J B Jones, Sr., brother, George and his son, Alton. The local churches, family and friends are invited to attend the Family Hour on Friday, September 20, 2019 at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Dr. in Metairie, LA beginning at 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Funeral Services for J B, will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Second Baptist Church 6th district, 4218 Laurel St. in New Orleans, LA with visitation beginning at 9:00 am and service starting at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in the garden of Memories Cemetery in Metairie, LA. Online condolences may be offered at www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 18 to Sep. 20, 2019.

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Grover Lucas

September 21, 2019

Condolences to the family.May the Lord comfort, strengthen and keep You in the days ahead.
Sincere prayers,
Grover Lucas

Chis & Ken O'Neal

September 20, 2019

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.

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21

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Second Baptist Church 6th district

4218 Laurel St., New Orleans, LA

Sep

21

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Second Baptist Church 6th district

4218 Laurel St., New Orleans, LA

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Garden of Memories

4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70001

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