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Ernest Jones Obituary

ERNEST JONES "SONNY" Age 77, a lifelong resident of Gary, IN, passed away Friday, August 13, 2004. He was a retiree of the Budd Co. with 30 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathrine, of 55 years; 4 daughters Pauletta Collins, Beaetta Green, Myretta (Johnny) Williams, and Ernestine (Craig) Adams; 14 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 18, 2004 from 10 am to 9 pm with Family Hour 6-8 pm. Funeral Services will be Thursday, August 19, at 11 am. All Services will be held at Smith, Bizzell, Warner Funeral Home, "Your Golden Rule Funeral Home" 4209 Grant St., Gary. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Aug. 17 to Aug. 18, 2004.

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Richard and Jeannette Green

August 19, 2004

To the Jones Family,

Our deepest sympathy in your time of bereavement. Mr. Jones will always be fondly remembered by us for his hospitality towards us and the work he did in the development of our nephew, his grandson, Terry Green. We encourage you to be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might. Ephesians 6:10

Corean Dickerson

August 17, 2004

Ernestine, you and your family are in our prayers. It was not long ago that I was in your shoes. So I am a witness that prayer helps. Continue to talk with him. He will always be there.



Corean Dickerson

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Carolyn Jackson

August 17, 2004

Dear Cat and Family:



This note is from Jane Edwards' neice, Carolyn Young Jackson. I am saddened to hear of Sonny's death. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I give Jane the news. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Rubye Easley

August 17, 2004

Sonny, Byron and I really miss you. You were definitely a GOOD FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR, and were just like a father to Byron because he respected and looked up to you. We will keep you in our prayers and will always remember you. We know that you are in heaven with all the angels and we will see you in the next life. Rubye and Byron

Portia Easley-Hoyle

August 17, 2004

To Ma Katherine, Paulette, Beaetta, Myretta and Earnestine: Oh how sorry I am that we have lost MR. SONNY. Words cannot express how I am going to miss him. Please remember all of the good times and the fun we all have had on Polk Street with your father the head of the fun. Know that he is with the Lord now and that he will always be looking down on all of us. Mr. Sonny I miss you and will always keep you in my heart. Love, Your Pork Chop

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