Deacon Charlie Jones, Sr. age 88, 305 King Rd., Ellaville, Georgia passed Thursday, August 23, 2012 at the Magnolia Manor Nursing Center, 2001 South Lee Street, Americus, Georgia.
The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 PM Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1908 Dozier Rd., Ellaville, Georgia. The Reverend William Laster is pastor. Rev. Solomon Loud will officiate.
Deacon Jones was born April 13, 1924 in Oglethorpe, Macon County, Georgia to the late Rev. Arthur L. Jones, Sr. and Clara McDonald Jones. He was preceded in death by four siblings, Arthur L. Jones, Jr. (his wife, Catherine), Sam Jones (his wife, Lexie Pearl), Mattie Johnson and Ozella Anderson. He was educated in the public school system of Macon County and he acquired his Christian training in the local churches. The family moved to Ellaville, Georgia where he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and joined the band of Christian believers at Ebenezer Baptist Church. After becoming a member at Ebenezer he was soon ordained as a Deacon and served some forty-nine years. He was an avid bible study and Sunday school teacher. His prayers were uplifting and soul stirring. After eighteen years of dedicated services he retired from Cooper Lighting as a section leader. He was also a cabinet builder for seventeen years with Sherman Waters.
Deacon Jones met his one and only love, Ethel Minter, whom he married in 1950. To this union they were blessed with five children.
Deacon Jones enlisted into the United States Army December 22, 1945 and was honorably discharged December 3, 1946. During his tenure he served abroad for six months in Okinawa and seven months in the United States. He served with 4516th Quarter Masters Co. and 28th Quarter Master Tng Co., and 9136 TSU Quarter Master Company. He was the recipient of several citations and decorations which included Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, World War II Victory Ribbon, and Marksman, Cal. 30 M1903 - 167. He was a member and gold card holder of the Ellaville Light F & AM Masonic Lodge No. 443.
He leaves a legacy of golden memories to his beloved family which include: a loving and devoted wife of sixty-two years, Ethel Lee Jones, Ellaville, Georgia; five children and their spouses, James C. Jones (Harriett), Americus, Georgia, Ozella Hinton (L.D., Jr.), Marilyn Jackson (Nathaniel), and Charlie Jones, Jr. all of Ellaville, Georgia and Timothy Jones, Warner Robins, Georgia; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren; four siblings, Marie Ray, Annie Pearl Jones and Rev. Alton Jones (Maggie) all of Jacksonville, Florida, Albert Jones (Martha), Los Angeles, California; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Albert Minter (Ruby) Americus, Georgia, Eula Minter, Brooklyn, New York; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 PM Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1908 Dozier Rd., Ellaville, Georgia. The Reverend William Laster is pastor. Rev. Solomon Loud will officiate.
Deacon Jones was born April 13, 1924 in Oglethorpe, Macon County, Georgia to the late Rev. Arthur L. Jones, Sr. and Clara McDonald Jones. He was preceded in death by four siblings, Arthur L. Jones, Jr. (his wife, Catherine), Sam Jones (his wife, Lexie Pearl), Mattie Johnson and Ozella Anderson. He was educated in the public school system of Macon County and he acquired his Christian training in the local churches. The family moved to Ellaville, Georgia where he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and joined the band of Christian believers at Ebenezer Baptist Church. After becoming a member at Ebenezer he was soon ordained as a Deacon and served some forty-nine years. He was an avid bible study and Sunday school teacher. His prayers were uplifting and soul stirring. After eighteen years of dedicated services he retired from Cooper Lighting as a section leader. He was also a cabinet builder for seventeen years with Sherman Waters.
Deacon Jones met his one and only love, Ethel Minter, whom he married in 1950. To this union they were blessed with five children.
Deacon Jones enlisted into the United States Army December 22, 1945 and was honorably discharged December 3, 1946. During his tenure he served abroad for six months in Okinawa and seven months in the United States. He served with 4516th Quarter Masters Co. and 28th Quarter Master Tng Co., and 9136 TSU Quarter Master Company. He was the recipient of several citations and decorations which included Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, World War II Victory Ribbon, and Marksman, Cal. 30 M1903 - 167. He was a member and gold card holder of the Ellaville Light F & AM Masonic Lodge No. 443.
He leaves a legacy of golden memories to his beloved family which include: a loving and devoted wife of sixty-two years, Ethel Lee Jones, Ellaville, Georgia; five children and their spouses, James C. Jones (Harriett), Americus, Georgia, Ozella Hinton (L.D., Jr.), Marilyn Jackson (Nathaniel), and Charlie Jones, Jr. all of Ellaville, Georgia and Timothy Jones, Warner Robins, Georgia; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren; four siblings, Marie Ray, Annie Pearl Jones and Rev. Alton Jones (Maggie) all of Jacksonville, Florida, Albert Jones (Martha), Los Angeles, California; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Albert Minter (Ruby) Americus, Georgia, Eula Minter, Brooklyn, New York; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
COMMENTS
- Essie Fulks(Monday, September 03 12 02:58 pm EDT)
May God keep you and comfort you in your sorrow.
To the Jones family. - Carla & Carlee(Saturday, September 01 12 03:16 pm EDT)
My heart and prayers goes out to the Jones family. RIP Deacon Charlie Jones Sr. - SARA CLEMONS(Friday, August 31 12 12:29 am EDT)
I KNOW YOUR LIFE IS TOUGH RIGHT NOW...AND I WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT MANY ARE THINKING OF THE FAMILY WITH LOVE AND SUPPORT.
MAY THE PEACE WHICH COMES FROM THE MEMORIES OF LOVE SHARED,COMFORT YOU NOW AND IN THE DAYS AHEAD.[READING PSALM 121 HAS BROUGHT COMFORT TO MANY.] - Milton & Ann Bentley(Tuesday, August 28 12 01:19 pm EDT)
Upon learning of the death of one of the strong deacons at Ebenezer, we were indeed saddened.Of course, we extend our heart felt sympathy to Charlie (JR) and the rest of the Jones family. God shall wipe away all tears and sorrows; remember, joy comes in the morning. Be blessed. - Gwendolyn D. Thornton(Tuesday, August 28 12 11:40 am EDT)
This is the generation of them that seek him,that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah. To the Jones family seek him just as Dea. Charlie Jones, Sr. did and know that he cares for you. With deepest sympathy Mr.&Mrs. Ellis(Gwendolyn)Thornton, Jr. - MELVYNA CURGIL(Tuesday, August 28 12 11:30 am EDT)
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY IN THIS OF YOUR LOST. - PATRICIA WALKER(Tuesday, August 28 12 04:54 am EDT)
TO DEA.CHARLIE JONES JR & FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL BE STRONG! PATRICIA WALKER, DEA.RAYMOND HILL AND FELTON CHAPEL CHURCH FAMILY - Woodrow & Lillie Wilson--Chicago, IL.(Monday, August 27 12 05:22 pm EDT)
we are praying for you in your time of sorrow May
God bless - The Munns and Volley Family(Monday, August 27 12 03:56 pm EDT)
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please find comfort in knowing that God is there for you. - Jackie Walters(Monday, August 27 12 02:59 pm EDT)
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during your time of loss. Be strong and may God give your comfort and strength - Evelyn Greene Hayes(Monday, August 27 12 01:38 pm EDT)
To the Jones family,we are sharing your sorrow in the loss of one so dear, and sending deepest sympathy.
"God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in time of trouble."
Psalm 46:1 (NLT) - Cynthia, Linda, & Tierra Raines(Monday, August 27 12 10:01 am EDT)
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Jones family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God continue to strengthen you with comfort and love in the days to come. - Ida Mae Lampkins(Sunday, August 26 12 10:30 pm EDT)
Our Prayers are with the family.May God give you strength.The Hart family. - Tameron Shanay Reed(Sunday, August 26 12 09:23 pm EDT)
May sympathy from those who care, bring comfort to your heart; And may you know that those you love are never far apart. May it help and console you to remember often too,
That many comforting thoughts are very close to you. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. I love you all. - Willie Brooks(Sunday, August 26 12 09:04 pm EDT)
our prayer are with you in times like these we all need the lord we love you and may god blessing shine up on you.the Jones family always been thier for the Brooks family and we are here for you. Deacon Willie and Martha Brooks of Decatur Ga. - rev freddie golphin(Sunday, August 26 12 05:35 pm EDT)
the lord give and the lord has taken away bless be in the name of the lord, our prayers to the jones family rev, freddie and minister alma golphin - Verna B. Thomas(Saturday, August 25 12 10:18 pm EDT)
Our prayers and our thoughts are with you, we will continue to keep you in prayer. - Sherry Francine Oliver(Saturday, August 25 12 09:18 pm EDT)
The Jones family have my deepest sympathy and prayers. May the Holy Spirit be a comfort and guide. - Zelda Perry(Saturday, August 25 12 06:07 pm EDT)
My thoughts and prayers are with the Jones family at this time of bereavememt.May God continue to strengthen your heart.RIP Dec Jones
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