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Ira Lee Jones

11/2/2023

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Ira Lee Jones, age 72, passed on October 31, 2023.
 
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, November 6, 2023, at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 260 W. Allen Street, Leslie, Georgia. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

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Ira Lee Jones, affectionately known as Blimp, was born in Sumter County, Georgia on August 26, 1951. He was born to the late Mr. Eddie Lee Jones Sr. and the late Emma Spencer Jones. He received his education in the public schools of Sumter County, Georgia. He was a graduate of the Sumter County Class of 1969. 

Early in life, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior and united with the Tabernacle Baptist Church and Marthana Living Way of Christ.  Deacon Jones served the Lord faithfully as a dedicated member and deacon.   
                                                                                                                   
His career included employment with the Leslie Peanut Gin, NIDRAH Plantation Inc, Hickory Springs, Davidson Rubber Company, the Late Dr. John D. Marshall, and Annie Statham. 

Ira was a member of the Mason Lodge and A Few Good Men.

On Tuesday, October 31, 2023, Deacon Ira Jones' earthly journey came to a peaceful end. Along with his parents, he is also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mattie R Green Jones; his sister, Thelma McKenzie; his brothers, William Jones, Eddie Lee Jones, Jr., and Johnny Walker. 

He leaves cherished memories to his loving children, Peggy Green, Linda (Rickey) Mack, Tammie Durham, all of Americus, GA, Christopher (Denise) James of Quitman, GA, and Presley Jones of Leslie, GA; seventeen grandchildren, four oh which he reared as his own  Latoya Green, Alex Jordan, Jaquis Jones Sr.,  and Damion Jones; nine great grandchildren; two sisters, Ossie Bishop of Leslie, GA; Mary Lee (Leroy) Preston of Stone Mountain, GA; three brothers, Jessie (Gladys) Timmons, Reverend Willie Edward Walker, and Calvin (Rosemery) Jones, all of Leslie, GA; his sisters-in-law, Hattie (Thomas) Ferguson, Barbara (Don) Spikes, Shirley Johnson, all of Americus, GA, Cynthia (Mike) Gilbert of Atlanta, GA, and Loretta Jones of Jacksonville, FL; his brothers-in-law, Minister Walter (Carolyn) Green of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Bishop Willie (JoAnn) Greene of Miami, FL; Reverend Joseph (Beverly) Greene of Kathleen, GA, Pastor Leroy (Sandra) Greene, and David (Shunda) Green both of Americus, GA; devoted cousins, Sally White, Dorothy Bridges, Gladys Jones, Carolyn Jones, and Shirleen Williams; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many sorrowing friends, to include his special devoted friends, Leroy Thomas, Albert Mitchell, Clifford Walton, Charlie Stewart, J. C. Bryant, Flate Wright and Lawrence Williams.

12 Comments
Verna Thomas
11/3/2023 01:35:59 pm

PRAYING FOR STRENGTH FOR THE FAMILY

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Dai
11/3/2023 08:54:16 pm

Sorry for your loss and I pray for strength for my family away from home. I met Ira for a brief moment but felt like eternity and was a pleasure to have met him. Love yall❤️

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Reginald & Angela Stevenson
11/4/2023 12:59:04 am

We are so sorry for your loss May GOD give you strength and comfort during this difficult time We are praying for the family

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DeLois P. Wilson
11/4/2023 11:39:25 am

To the Jones family and friends of the family, please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. May Almighty God comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) ❤️

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Gloriele Kendrick Barbary
11/4/2023 05:28:26 pm

To my family, Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your father. His love and guidance will forever be a part of you, and his memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. May God's grace & mercy carry you.

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Theresa
11/4/2023 10:27:06 pm

Sending Prayers And Condolences To The Family

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Gloria Walker Riley
11/5/2023 06:38:21 pm

We send our deepest heartfelt prayers to the family. In memory of our beloved Easter Bush. Ira was a true friend and Deacon to help the family when needed for her care. We loved him like family. My Mom, Henrietta, and family regret not being able to attend the service.
Love the Bush-Walker family

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Latressa Lewis Lassiter
11/6/2023 06:33:48 am

Prayers to the family during this very difficult time. Uncle Ira was a great man and will be missed. I'm thankful for the times I have been in his presence. Uncle Ira I will miss you and love you dearly.

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Mattie R Wright
11/6/2023 07:04:53 am

My deepest sympathy to the family. I've known Ira since we were in elementary school together at Southeast Elementary on Blacksmith Road. His presence will be missed. You are in my prayers.

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Jackie Green
11/6/2023 07:56:31 am

My Sincere Condolences to the Family Praying for Strength 🙏 🙏 🙏

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Lizziie siims
11/7/2023 07:44:49 am

A true friend have gain his wing I will miss you my friend fly high

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Mike
1/1/2024 11:00:27 pm

Junk was a good man.

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