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James Earl Jones

1958 - 2023

James Earl Jones obituary, 1958-2023, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1958

DIED

2023

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Professional Funeral Service, Incorporated - New Orleans

1449 N Claiborne Avenue

New Orleans, Louisiana

James Jones Obituary

James Earl Jones, 64, was born April 21, 1958. James, a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA, was called home on March 15, 2023. He is the son of the late Arthur and Bennie Ree Jones. He's survived by and was the loving husband of Gisele Jones; Two daughters, Ieisha Mikell Johnson (Keenan Johnson) and Tawanna Hood (Charles Hood); Three sons, Jamie Brown (Annyana), Darril Mikell, and Javon Gordon. He is survived by four siblings, Arthur Jones (Charlotte), Verna Ratcliff, Benjamin "BJ" Jones (Denise) and Jonathan "Foot" Jones; Eight grandchildren; Jamie Adams, Jai Brown, Raequan Moses, Kamri Johnson, Charles Hood Jr., Khrin Hood, Jaylin Gordon and J'Laiyah Gordon and a host of nieces, nephews, great grandchildren and friends. James' family would like to express our gratitude and thanks to the staff at the Fair Grounds and Tulane Hospital. The service will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Professional Funeral Services, 1449 N. Claiborne Ave. New Orleans, LA 70116. Visitation begins at 12:00 Noon followed by the service at 1:00 PM.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Mar. 30, 2023.

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larry white

March 24, 2025

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

Denise

April 1, 2023

Condolences to the Jones family from the Youngblood's

Betty Clark

April 1, 2023

My condolences to the Jones family. James will be truly missed. He was a kind loving person.

Almettia Quetant

April 1, 2023

I have been praying for all of you since I was informed of James´ passing. I send my condolences and I will continue to keep you all in my prayers. "RIP James ".

Tanekka Coleman Collins

April 1, 2023

My condolences to the JONES family.. Uncle James was a loving man that never changed always stayed the same .. kind loving and always made me smile.. I will always cherish those moments I had with him.

Janet (Tippy) Gill Favorite

March 31, 2023

My deepest Sympathy to the Jones Family ,PrayingGod Strengthen and Comfort you all with his Peace during this difficult time.May he Rest in Peace Praying for you all .James will be truly missed .

VANESSA GREEN DU VERNAY

March 31, 2023

To the Jones family, May the Lord comfort and keep y´all in this sorrowful time , James was loved by all who knew him. My heartfelt condolences to you all.

Deborah Whiticar, Tiny

March 31, 2023

My condolences to the family James will really be miss.

Thaddeus Griffin

March 31, 2023

My condolences the Jones family. May the lord watch over the family during this time of grieving.

Dwayne Palmer

March 31, 2023

My Condolences to the Jones Family, May He rest in the Bosom of our Father as God grant peace during this time of loss , Amen

Maryann Cobbs

March 31, 2023

Jones family, Sorry to hear of the loss of James, You´re all in my thoughts and thoughts....May your soul RIP...

Cheryl Reed George

March 31, 2023

May you rest in Peace,and God comfort the family old neighbor and friends.

larry white

March 30, 2023

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

Donna L Smith

March 30, 2023

Jones Family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. James will be missed by many.

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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Professional Funeral Service, Incorporated - New Orleans

1449 N Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116

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1:00 p.m.

Professional Funeral Service, Incorporated - New Orleans

1449 N Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116

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