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Shannon Willie Jones Jr.

Shannon Jones Obituary

JONES, JR., Shannon Willie April 7, 2009. Survived by sons, Shannon W. Jones III, Austin, TX, Clarence (Janet) Jones, Waldorf, MD, Daryle Jones, Nashville, TN; daughters, LaVerne (Clinton) Gray, Nashville, TN, Anita Conaway, Nashville, TN, Clementine Oglesby, La Vergne, TN; devoted friend, George Malone, Nashville, TN; and a host of other relatives and friends. Family visitation Saturday, April 11, 2009 from 11-12 Noon, with funeral to follow at First Baptist Church of South Ingelwood, 1515 Ann St., Rev. Henry K. Smith, Jr. officiating. Interment Greenwood (Main) Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to the Fraternal Order of Police, Andrew Jackson Youth Camp, 440 Welshwood Dr., Nashville, TN 37211. LEWIS & WRIGHT FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 2500 Clarksville Hwy., (615) 255-2371; Richard A. Lewis, Michael A. Lewis, Albert G. Berry, Funeral Directors.

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Published by The Tennessean on Apr. 10, 2009.

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David Duncan

April 20, 2009

Shannon,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My condolences to you and the rest of your family.

April 13, 2009

Lady Laverne and Family:

Please know that our prayers and sympathy are with you and your family. May your memories comfort you and provide you perfect peace in days to come.

Lady Rita and Lord Glenn Fleming and Family.

Sonya Jones

April 10, 2009

Mr. Jones was a wonderful man. Daryle, Anita, Laverne, Clementine, Clarence, Shannon and extended family, I'm truly sorry for your loss. May God be with you all in this difficult time.

Gloria Ivy

April 10, 2009

Lady LaVerne, Clint and Family:

Please know that my prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the Lord bless you and keep you in perfect peace.

Lady Gloria Ivy and Family

Dwight & Gloria Jackson

April 10, 2009

Laverne, Clinton & Family, we are sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. Our heartfelt sympathy & prayers are with with you. May you be comforted during this difficult time.

The Lyons- Childs Family

April 10, 2009

Mr. Shannon was dear friend of my father & mother (Ernest & Lena Lyons). His humor and the love he gave my family after my parents died, will never be forgotten. May the memories that your family shared as children will never be forgotten.

Ernest, Jr., John, Wayne & Verna Childs

April 10, 2009

Lady Laverne Gray and Family:
May God bless and keep you in His care during the loss of your loved one. My family and I extend heartfelt sympathy and we will keep you in our prayers and in our hearts. Lady Gwendolyn Sharp and Family

Ramona Harding and family

April 10, 2009

Shannon was a joy to know and a great friend to have. He shared his thoughts and words of wisdom often in a humorous way. May your wonderful memories always keep him alive in your hearts. He will be missed.

Marguerite Small

April 10, 2009

His wisdom, his love for family and his ready smile will be sorely missed. May your beautiful memories ease the sorrow of his passing.

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