Peoples Funeral Home, Inc. | Denton, TX

Obituary For Lermont C. Stowers Jones

A wake will be held Thursday, November 29, 2018, from 7-8pm at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Funeral service is scheduled for Friday, November 30, 2018, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. His final resting place will be Henderson- Harris Cemetery in Duncan, OK.

Lermont Charmale Stowers- Jones was born January 10, 2001, in Peoria, IL to Amy and Lermon Jones, Sr. Lermont gave his life to Christ at an early age, he was baptized on August 10, 2010 at Pleasant Grove, where he joined the children choir and became a musician by learning to play the organ and keyboard, he also was a junior usher for his church.

He attended Denton High School where he played on the football team during his freshman and sophomore year. He wanted to be a police officer when he got older. Lermont loved to dance and be goofy at times, he loved to make everyone laugh, he loved his animals and family very dearly. Lermont was one of those kids that hated bugs even though he was so big and strong he wasn’t having it. No way, no how!

Lermont lost his life at an early age on November 20, 2018, and he will be truly missed. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Laura Brand, James Grayson, Nathaniel (Carrie James), Tommy, Glenn.

He survived by his parents: Lermon Jones, Sr. and Amy Jones of Denton, TX; siblings: Rakia Cook of Peoria, IL; Lakia Jones of Indianapolis, IN; Lamar Jones of Peoria, IL; Lermon Jones, Jr., Lermond Stowers-Jones, Lauretta Stowers-Jones, Laura Stowers-Jones, Jeffon Stowers-Jones, Cornell Stowers-Jones all of Denton, TX; and Brandy Stowers-Jones of Bloomington, IL; grandparents: Barbara and Pastor Cleo Brand, Velma Bruce of Peoria, IL; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Guest Book

I heard your story today, or rather, the end of your story, the end which came so soon. I heard your parents lament about the lies & deception from those I always had been taught were there to help. It amazes me that these things still happen in our country. I was so naive, believing the civil rights movement & various laws were making up for past wrongs. Instead, there is no past; crap like your murder is still happening. I pray that what little I can do helps to make a difference. I pray the truth about your murder finally is told. I pray those who were involved are brought to trial. Lermont, I hate that your life was ended abruptly just as you were embarking into a wonderful future. I am so sad & angry, for you, for your family, for all the black people who are treated so horribly. No words will bring you back, but if the racism in your city is brought to light, perhaps your death will not be in vain. That is all I can hope.

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Hey bestfriend , i miss you my love and i still can’t believe you gone like honestly i been needing pep talks and advice & i don’t have anybody to call on anymore but i love you baby and i miss you ! ❤️

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hey baby, its neciey i really really really miss you... I know you in a better place but i cant get over the fact that your gone. i would have never thought something like this would happen. im so happy that you were in my life and no one could ever replace you and i mean no one and i found our date that you wrote on the wall outside.. everything reminds me of you and it just hurt so bad. im tired of people asking me if im ok because im not. im not ok because i wont get to see you anymore... you weren't just my bofriend you were my bestfriend and you will forever be in my heart... from the very first day i met you i knew you were special, like you were being nice to me and talking to me and you also told me to come sit with you and your sister at lunch.. i never met anyone like you and i dont think i ever will again and i love how your family welcomed me in like i was really blood related and im really thankful for it...i love you and we all miss you (CIS gang & the family) Watch Over Us and Keep Us Safe babe

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Lermont's smile and laugh would light up a room, he was a really good kid with a heart of gold and cared for others, I really wish this didn't happen because Lermont had a bright future ahead of him. I know he is smiling down at everyone and in the comfort of God's arms. Lermont, you will forever be missed and loved, rest in peace sweetheart

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I didn't know your family but this is heartbreaking to me. May God comfort you at this hard time. Missy Flanagan Rosemary Browns sister

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I wanna leave this message here , i wanna day i’m sorry for the lost to the jones. Lermont was a sweet young , caring boy that loved to laugh and play football. he made sure everybody had a smile on his face &’ to hear that this happened breaks my heart , he will forever be y’all heart and mines. once again i’m sorry for the lost. Love , Jasmine Turner

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I rember how he would always tell me to turn on Hot Spot and i didnt know how to do it. So he would just look and me and shake his head and laugh . Man i'm really going to miss him so much. I know he looking down just smileing at every one. Mercedes Murray

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hey mont , its tatii i’m sad your gone man seriously i been crying none stop since i found out i don’t want to see you leave i remember all the good times we had playing music in the morning laughing , in art working on your projects and blasting music in there . walking in cis and seeing that big smile on your face and you blasting taylor swift lol . man i moss you bestfriend please watch over all of us we love and miss and i love and miss you the most outta of all of our friends always and forever my bestfriend!!. you in a better place now but i still don’t want you to leave

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Forever miss my little brother..love him dearly.. remember time he tried cooking dinner and everything was soggy and wet and stuck to the pot haha..lol it was very funny.. Or how lermont used to get on my dad nerves on the way to school just by saying random things to make my other brothers , sisters and I laugh The family and friends is going to miss him dearly and forever love him

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