OPELOUSAS - Mr. Ben Jones, Jr., 71 of Opelousas, LA, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his residence.

A private viewing will be held from 10-10:45 AM and the funeral service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Opelousas Family Worship Center in Opelousas, LA.

Interment will immediately follow at St. Mark Baptist Church Cemetery in Plaisance, LA.

Bishop Albert Richard, Sr. of Opelousas Family Worship Center will officiate the service.

Mr. Jones leaves to cherish his memories: his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Mrs. Emma George Jones; one daughter, Dr. Jessica Jones; one granddaughter, Cadence Brumfield; two nephew-sons, Dominique and Christopher Fontenot; godchildren, Dr. Lonzetta Malone Newman and Paula Handy Ben; mother-in-law, Willie Belle George; sisters-in-law, Etta Lampkin, Sherry Jones, Linda Jones, and Cholecille George; brothers-in-law, Willie Lampkin, Kenneth George, Kelvin George, and Jerry George, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents, Ben Jones, Sr. and Agnes Joseph Jones; seven brothers, Joseph, Alvin, Albert, Lee Caston, Calburnia, Lee Curcy, and Mason Jones; one sister, Rose Marie Jones Nelson, three sister-in laws, Virgie Jones, Mildred Jones, and Bertha Jones, and nephews Alvin "Lil June" Jones, Jr., Jerry George, Jr., Jesse Eaglin, and Demarkris Jones.

** Please be advised we will adhere to the safety measures and precautions provided by the state of Louisiana due to COVID-19. Masks are required for those who will be in attendance. **

Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.