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Jessie Jones Obituary
Jessie "Pepper" Jones Sr.
May 6, 1923-January 20, 2021
DAVENPORT-Jessie "Pepper" Jones Sr., of Davenport IA, passed away on January 20, 2021 at Davenport Lutheran Home. Services will be held at Temple Baptist Church, 3526 N. Brady St., Davenport on Wednesday, January 27; Visitation - 9:30 -10:30 AM; Funeral - 11:00 AM. Due to COVID-19 Restrictions, attendance will be limited and CDC guidelines will be followed. Join by livestream: https://my.gather.app/remember/jessie-jones-sr
Burial will be in the Rock Island National Cemetery.
Jessie was born May 6, 1923 in Dunn, Louisiana to Wiley & Zola Jones. He married Lucy (Bryant) Jones on November 17, 1952. She preceded him in death on March 21, 2015.
Survivors include his sons, Jessie Jones Jr. and Jerry Jones; daughters, Melinda Jones, Gwendolyn Reid, and Lesa (Yolandas) Dixon; niece, Patricia (Brad) Vaughn; nephew, John Bryant, and a host of family and friends.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Orr's Mortuary, Rock Island.
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Nicki Lard
January 27, 2021
I'm sadden to hear of Mr. Pepper's passing. He was one of my favorite people at Temple Baptist growing up. Hugs and prayers to his family.
Deborah Chandler
January 27, 2021
To the Jones family it was a pleasure knowing Mr. Pepper he was a very nice man. So sorry for your loss!
Rhonda Vesey
January 26, 2021
It was a pleasure knowing your Dad Lesa! May he rest in the Bosom of Abraham. Blessings to the Family.
Julie Noriega
January 24, 2021
Our sympathy for you and your family Lisa. God rest his soul.
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