OPELOUSAS – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA for Mr. Thomas Jones, 70, who entered eternal rest on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Tri-Community Nursing Home in Palmetto, LA. Interment will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.

Fr. Justin Arockiasamy, S.V.D. will be officiating the funeral mass.

Mr. Jones’ memories are being cherished by his sister, Theresa Williamson of Opelousas, LA; one God son, Matthew Jones, Jr. of Lafayette, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by: his parents, Lee Jones and Gertie Sam Jones; one brother, Matthew Jones, Sr.; one sister, Geneveive Jones; one nephew, Mark Wayne Jones; and one niece, Charlotte Green.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to: the Staff of Tri-Community Nursing Home, especially thanks to Tameka and Tammy for making him smile all the time, Donald Jerome with Knights of Peter Claver and Janice Batton.

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.