Major H. Winfield Funeral Home | Steelton, PA

Obituary For Ezell Jones Sr.

Ezell Jones, Sr. "Papa Louse", 92, of Harrisburg, peacefully transitioned into eternal life on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital.

He was born in Winser, Louisiana, son of the late Herbert and Rosie (King) Jones, retired from Laborers Local 1180, a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, played baseball with the former Harrisburg Giants and coached little league baseball for the Northeast League for many years. Ezell was the widower of Thelma "MaMa Louse" Thompson Jones and in addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Avada "Skeet" Jones; his grandson, Shakka Kimber and his great-grandson, Miles Johnson. He leaves to celebrate his life; his daughters, Bernita Tyson (Kirk) and Tammy Marie Peterson; his sons, Kenneth Jerome Jones, Ezell Jones, Jr. (Pelbea) and Rondell Waters; his sisters, Lola B. Hines and Sheraldine "Tiny" Cook; his five grandchildren; six great grands and a host of other relatives and friends. His life will be celebrated on Monday, March 8, 2021 in the Sanctuary of his Church at 1331 S. 14th St. with a Public Viewing from 9:30 until 11:00 a.m., followed by a Private Family Funeral and burial in William Howard Day Cemetery. COVID-19 Guidelines will be observed with face masks and six feet social distancing for all attendees. Arrangements entrusted to Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton.

Live Streaming of the service will be available on Major H. Winfield Funeral Home's YouTube page.

Guest Book

Mr Ezell Jones Sr Thank you four your wisdom and recollection of the Negro leagues and the entertainers back in your day! kevin hurst

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RIP.A LEGACY working with youth in the NE League.

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My heartfelt sympathy to the Jones Family . May you find comfort in knowing that he fought a good fight and loved his family strong. Many blessing and prayers sent your way. Brenda Reynolds

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Rest Peacefully Uncle E. 😭💔💐

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Rest Peacefully Uncle Ezell, you will truly be missed. 💔💐😢

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Mr Ezell was a dear friend to our late father and we are truly sorry for your loss. We extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. The Daughters of the Late Alfred "Brother" White, Norvella White Mosley Elaine White Colbert Cynthia White Marshall

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I was saddened to hear of your loss.please know how very sorry Iam you're in my thoughts every step of the way. Florence Alton, Bragg

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TO MY FAMILY I'M SENDING MY LOVE & PRAYES..UNCLE EZELL IS UNITED WITH OUR FAMILY MEMBERS..MAINLY HIS WIFE AUNT THELMA SON & GRANDSON THEY HAVE WRAPPED THEIR ARMS AROUND HIM AND WELCOMED HIM WITH LOVE..STAY STRONG FAMILY..WE LOVE YA'LL

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MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THE JONES FAMILY. YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS.

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To Tammy and the Jones family my deepest condolences, I have fond memories of Mr. Jones and mrs. Jones meeting him at the market at the cookie stand lol a good man that took care of his family and friends may he rest in heavenly peace with his beautiful wife ❤ Michael Tindell

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To the family of "Brother Ezell" I will miss that Sunday shout out to Him and that beautiful smile he gave whenever you met him. Tammy and Bernita You were a blessing to Pop as he was a blessing to you . You have my heartfelt condolences ,be encouraged for you are not alone in this time of heart break and bereavement. God will give give you the strength , peace , and courage you need to carry on just lean on him and He will carry you through. "Brother Ezell's laughter will remain with me always. Know that I love you and am only a phone call away. Ruby T. Miller

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Bernita and family, sending my heartfelt condolences to you for the loss of your father. Continue to hold on to your faith and HE will see you through! Love, Sandra Bowers

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. Tammy and family ,I am sorry to hear about your Father, your Father Mr.Ezell was a good Man,may he rest in Glory. Rickey Banks Sr.

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I would like to send my deepest condolences and prayers 🙏 to the Jones family in your loss. Mr Ezell will be missed by all who knew him. Robert Collier

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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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