Cecil Jones, 88, of Center, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at his residence.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 25, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Jerry Gannon officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Mr. Jones was born June 16, 1927, in Louise, to Ira W. Jones and Pearl Goode Jones. He was a Church of Christ Minister.
He is survived by
Son: Larry “Dude” Jones and wife, Susan, of Tenaha
Grandchildren:
Justin Jones of Tenaha
Bailey Jones of Tenaha
Aunts:
Frankie Gerhard of Edna
Helen McKey of Edna
Mildred Tipton of Edna
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Wife: Dorothy Jones
Parents: Ira W. Jones and Pearl Goode Jones
Brothers: Leroy Jones, Raymond Lee Jones
Pallbearers will be Justin Jones, Bailey Jones, Leroy Newman, Otis Pleasant, Allen Pinnick and Donny Fountain.