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Earl Jones Obituary

Jones, Earl Lee August 28, 2014. Age 72, of Waterford Estates, formerly of Richton Park and Olympia Fields. Husband of Anna Jones (nee Mayu); father of Wendell (Carol) Jones, Earl Leander (Melanie) Jones, Antone (Michelle) Jones and Jon (Rachel) Jones; grandfather and great-grandfather; brother of Timothy Jones, Jr., Stephen (Jennifer) Simmons, Benjamin (Anna) Jones and the late Charles W. Jones. Member of Solutions Church and, former staff member at All Nations Community Church, and former ordained elder at New Life C.O.G.I.C. Retired supervisor from the Chicago Transit Authority. Visitation at Solutions Church, 4818 Southwick Drive, Matteson, IL 60443, Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Arrangements by Tews Funeral Home, www.tewsfuneralhomes.com or 708-798-5300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 31, 2014.

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Keith McDowell

September 6, 2014

My deepest condolences to the family of Earl Jones. He was a good mentor and friend to me during our time as co-workers on staff at All Nations CC.

God bless and keep the Jones family.

M Bell

September 3, 2014

Blessings to the family of dear, sweet Mr. Earl. I'm hard pressed to find an individual who better represented Christ's love on earth. He will be missed, but we rejoice knowing that he is now rejoicing with the Father.

September 2, 2014

He was a great teacher by the way he lived and he LOVED the Lord
Without apology. His faith was a source of inspiration to me .the kindest man you would ever meet. Will miss you friend

Dr. Cathryn Lafayette

September 2, 2014

I send my Blessings to the Jones family and that the Holy Spirit will comfort you during this time of grief. To Jon, Leander, Tony and Pete, Although your Dad and I were divorced, we are still your extended family and pray for you daily.
Dr. Cathryn Parkman-Jones- Lafayette ( AKA Angel), Kym and Julian

The Staff of Ryan Funeral Home

August 29, 2014

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