Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. | New Bern, NC

Obituary For Demetrius Jones

Demetrius Jones,47, of Charlotte, NC died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at his home.

Viewing hours are 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Oscar's Mortuary.

His service is 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at St. Stephen M. B. Church 1156 Janiero Road, Oriental followed by the interment. The service may be viewed on Oscars Facebook Page.

He is survived by his mother, Jennie Smith of New Bern; father, Reverend Larry Ponds, Sr., Greensboro, NC; four brothers, Paul Ponds and Larry Ponds, Jr. both of Greensboro, Patrick Coffey, Greenville and Kelvin Coffey, Brooklyn, NY; three sisters, Alicia Ponds and Melissa Ponds both of Bayboro and Habiba Burley of New Bern.

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Guest Book

My sincere deepest apologies for you all loss. Angela Doggett

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To the family of Demetrius, you have our deepest condolences. Our prayer is that God will be a comfort to you during this difficult time. We are keeping you all lifted in prayer. Milton & Rita Brown Cahoogue Creek

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Jenny & Rev. Larry you have my deepest condolences. He will be missed. May the Lord comfort your hearts as a mother comforts a child. I will miss my tour guide here in CLT. We spend many days together. He brought joy to my heart. May he rest in our Lord loving arms. Much love, Grace & Peace to you both Wanda Davis, Charlotte NC

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To Pastor Ponds and all affected by the passing of this precious soul. May the God of all comfort, comfort your hearts and mind at this time. You are, forever in our prayers without fail, Pastor Jeffrey & Lady Trina Wall.

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Larry, Jennie and Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you HIS peace during this time. We love you. Cousin Wolf and Jacqui Gibbs Matthews.

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My Brother Larry Ponds and family my prayers go out for you that God's peace and comfort be with you during this time. Robert and Pat Joyner4

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Larry and family...Carol and I join with your many friends in prayers for all of you during this time. God is good and will sustain, strengthen and comfort just as needed. May His peace abide. Rex and Carol Horne

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Our prayers and condolences are with Rev. Ponds and family in a time such as this. We're sorry for your loss just knowing our Lord said "He will never leave or forsaken us" especially during our grieving. Again we will keep the family in our prayers. Clifton & Susie Quick

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Tomeyka and Tangee wish to share our condolences to your family Demetrius was a good friend of ours here in Charlotte our prayers are with u all may God bless u all TnT Rozzell

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Sincerest condolences to the family. You have our prayers. Greg & Vickie Jones

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Too my good friend Reverend Larry Ponds and Family may God countinue to see you through this time of Mourning.

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Larry, Jenny and the family, may the love of God, family and friends bring you comfort during this most difficult time. I send you my sincere condolences, prayers and thoughts during your period of grief and beyond. May you continue to have peace and love. Judy Ushry McInnis

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To the Jones,Smith and Ponds Family: I am sorry to read about your loss. May God's words in the Bible at Ps 34:18 provide you comfort. The scriptures tells us "HE" is near to those broken at heart, and those crushed in spirit HE saves.

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We're so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time may God keep you strong you are in our prayers. Love, Ronald Russell and family

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Jennie, my prayers & deepest condolences are with you & your family during these challenging times. May you all continue to receive comfort & peace from the Master Comforter in the days & hours ahead. Joan Dildy

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Jennie, Larry, Theresa and your entire family, our prayers and thoughts are with you as you journey through this challenging time of your loss. May our LORD strength and comfort you all! In His Service, Bishop Charles & Pastor Marion Smith-Dudley

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Jennie,Larry and his siblings May the peace of God bring you comfort during your time of breavement. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lillian B. Guion and Olinka Burley Baker

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Jennie,Larry and his siblings May the peace of God bring you comfort during your time of breavement. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

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Jennie and Larry May memories of Demetrius, the love of family surround you give you strength in the days ahead. Thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort as you remember Demetrius. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. God will not leave you or forsake you as you go through this difficult journey. I love you both and will always have you in our thoughts and prayers. Gloria Ann Russell Williamsburg, VA

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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