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.
Condolences to the family and strength during this time. We were classmates and he was a wonderful person to know. - Louis Kinnerson and Family
May peace and comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time. Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz
Uncle Ben, you were my daddy's best friend and brother. I miss you already and will use your voicemails to give me comfort. Don't worry, I will watch over Aunt Emma, Jessica and Cadence. I love you!
Your niece, Tiffani Jones
Prayers & condolences to you and family. With love The Tyler & The Smith family.
Prayers & condolences to you and the family. With love Tyler & Smith family.
If words alone can uplift the Jones family, I have yet to find it. Nonetheless, my prayers along with my support are forever with y'all. Love Rev. Farrell & Letitia Narcisse.
Sorry for your loss. Praying for you all during this difficult time. From your neighbors the Edwards Family
Love u uncle Ben... tell my daddy keep watching over me
Sis Emma and Jessica we the Hicks family extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of Brother Ben. We will always cherish memories of your family and the integral role that all of you share. Know that God will forever be with all of you during this difficult time.
The Hicks Family
Mrs. Emma Jones, Jessica, Cadence and family, We express our deepest sympathy to all of you. May you find peace and comfort throughout this difficult time. Praying for the Family. May God Bless.
Mrs. Emma Jones, Jessica, Cadence and family, We express our deepest sympathy to all of you. May you find peace and comfort throughout this difficult time. Praying for the family. May God Bless.
You are in our prayers Min.Edwin Robinson and Sis.Sarah Robinson
Praying for you, with love From Mark and Jaleen Joseph
Mrs. Emma Jones With sincere condolences. May you and your family continue to feel God's love and presence during this time in your life. God will always be there to give you comfort and peace of mind. I will always cherish the time Ben took to give my family and I an exclusive tour of the area my parents grew up, and the church and school they attended. John Joseph and family. Beaumont Texas
Aunt Emma we are saddened to hear about Uncle Ben. Our love goes out to you and our family. We hope all the good memories help with dealing with such a terrible loss. Love Always, Keith and Sheila.
"To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord!" I know this is the hardest thing you all have ever gone through. The pain of losing the love of your life, your dad and granddad is heart breaking although you are grateful he is no longer in pain. Ben has always been an integral part of my life since I was in the 4th grade and the most amazing person (Emma) came into my life. His support of you taking me into your hearts has and will always be cherished. I love each of you forever! Love Always, Ellen
My sympathy is extended to the family during this time of bereavement. Ben was truly a good guy.
Emma, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. We all have wonderful memories of Ben and the Jones gatherings...such love and joy will be missed. May the comforting ministry of the Holy Spirit give you peace and strength to endure. Love, Hugs & Prayers. ~ Shirley Parish
We uphold you in prayer during this difficult time. God will never leave you or forsake you. Callihan family Paul, Perry, Theresa, Leron, and Lucille
Sorry for your lost! May God continue to Bless and strengthen you and your family during this difficult time. Ben will surely be missed. Cousin Belle
May the Lord send the Comforter to keep you. Prayers for your family. With Love from Mark and Jaleen Joseph.
My condolences to Ben family, may God comfort all that mourn. Antoinette Henry
Emma, Jessica, Cadence & family, Our deepest, heartfelt condolences to you all. We love you all and pray God's peace and comfort during this difficult time. We loved Ben and prayed daily. Even though we know he's praising our Savior we know your hearts are broken that he is gone. Even though you will see him again we know it doesn't take away the pain and grief. We continue to lift you to the Father for mercy and grace. Love Helen & David
My prayer is that God give you the strength needed during this difficult time. My sincere condolences to you my family, wish I could be there with you but know you are in my thoughts. God Bless All of you. Bertha Shillow Murray
Prayers to the family cast all your cares upon the Lord.
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