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Vernon Jones Obituary

Vernon J. Jones, Sr. died on Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at his residence in Bertranville, LA of pancreatic cancer. The son of the late Nolan and Enola Jones. Husband of Barbara August Jones. Father of Elaine J. Bell, Angela J. (Rev. David) Gilton, Vernon J. (Denise) Jones, Jr., Angenetta J. (Patrick) Oliver, Joel Toussaint and step-son Stevenson (Shelia) Holmes. The brother of Virgious (Earl) Brown, the late Virgie (Johnny) Johnson, Roland (Geralyn), Raymond (Dorethy), Kermit (Mary), Kenneth Jones. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by both parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister. A native and resident of Bertranville, LA. Age 66 years. The Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, July 3, 2004 at 11:00 AM from St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville, LA. Interment in the church cemetery. Visitation from 2:00 to 4:30 PM at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville on Friday, July 2, 2004. Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, LA in charge of arrangements 985-369-7231.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jul. 2, 2004.

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marie nolbert

July 10, 2004

Sorry Barbara for your lost I just today read the obituary. I am batman's step daughter. I remember Vernon helping remodel our house always a smiling person.

Margaret Teapot Bonadona

July 2, 2004

To the family of Vernon Jones,Sr. Always remember that God can and will make your burdens lighter. Time is a great healer.

Versey Adams

July 2, 2004

Hold on to GOD's unchanging hand.

Shelly

July 2, 2004

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. May God remain with you in your hearts at this time of bereavement. God Bless each of you. You are in my prayers.

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