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Wilson Jones Obituary

Jones, Wilson "Terry" Wilson "Terry" Jones, age 91, of Gary, IN passed away on April 3, 2011. He served In the United States Army and was honorably discharged in November 19, 1945. He later married Maggie Scott on December 3, 1945. He also served as a trustee at Zion Missionary Baptist church for 44 years. He leaves to cherish his memories, children: Celestine (Lee) Hodge of Gary, IN, Olla Mae Davis and Minnie Bea Simpson both of Louisiana, 1 granddaughter Le'Vern (Darryl) Bliss of Merrillville, Indiana . Preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Maggie Jones; Parents: Henry and Narcissus Jones; two sisters Christine and Revordia; Ten Brothers: Bailey, Boyle, Curly, Henry, Hollis, Robert, Rush, Walter, and Wiley;. Funeral Services will be at Zion Missionary Baptist Church 3939 Drummond St, East Chicago, IN on Saturday, April 9th, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment at Fern Oaks Cemetery Griffith, IN. Divinity Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9, 2011.

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V.E. Willis

April 9, 2011

The Jones Family

The Willis Family offers their condolences to you at this time.

Loretta Gunn-Bolden

April 9, 2011

Celestine, May God bless and keep you.

Pamela Goodes

April 9, 2011

Celeste and LeVern...My sincere condolences on the loss of your dad and grandad. May your memories sustain you in the days and weeks ahead. May prayers are with you.

Minnie Jones-Simpson

April 8, 2011

You are gone to heaven but still in my heart.For I will forever love you my father you will never leave my heart.
your loving daughter Minnie

Julie Taylor

April 8, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I'm sending you a hug from afar.

April 8, 2011

i am so sad to here about the passing of Mr. jones he was a dedecated and a faithful member of Zion ill keep yall in my prayers god bless you

Wanda and Prudence Scott

April 8, 2011

Celestine and LeVern,

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your father (and grandfather), Uncle Wilson. Know that you all are in our prayers.

May God bless you both,
Wanda and Prudence Scott

Irma Jean Jones

April 8, 2011

Celestine
We were sorry to hear of your loss of your Father. We send our prayers and condolences. God will give you peace in the storm. Love you, Cousins Henry and Jean Jones in South Bend , In

Barbara Bowie

April 8, 2011

We are deeply saddened to hear of Mr.Jones passing! He was always smiling and had a kind word for everyone. He truly loved and worked hard for Zion.

Dale Burgess-Peace

April 8, 2011

Dear Jones Family:

My deepest and heartfelt sympathy goes out to you as you celebrate the life of Trustee Jones. Trustee Jones will forever be remembered as a loving, kind and compassionate young man. I will sincerely miss his warm spirit.
With much love
The Liggins Family

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