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Obituary For Loyd Cecil Jones Jr.
Loyd Jones Jr., 66 passed on Monday, January 13, 2025 in Decatur, GA.
Funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. EST on Friday, January 24, 2025 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Min. Lonnie Vaughn, officiating. Burial to follow at the Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Public viewing is 1:00-6:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Repast will be held at Daquiri and Poboys
3709 Gentian Blvd, Columbus, GA 31907
2:30-5:00 p.m. EST
Loyd Cecil Jones, Jr. was born December 12th, 1958, as the eldest son to the late L. C. Jones, Sr., and youngest son of the late Lillie Mae Johnson in Cuthbert, Georgia at the home of his maternal grandmother, Carrie Francis Major. Loyd departed this life unexpectedly on January 13th, 2025, in Decatur, Ga. Loyd was preceded in death by his loving grandparents, parents, uncle Walter Jones, Jr., oldest sister Bernice Washington, older brothers-Larry & James Johnson, and younger sister Kimberly Jones.
Loyd attended grade school in both Shellman & Cuthbert, Georgia and attended Randolph County Comprehensive High School. In 1977, he completed his high school matriculation through his military service in Hawaii. He obtained his associate’s degree in business management from Phillips College in Columbus, Georgia. In Loyd’s early years, his big sister, Lodis Jackson, helped their mother raise him until he moved with his father and late paternal grandparents, Walter, Sr. and Queen Ester Jones of Cuthbert, Georgia; According to his uncle, Howard Jones & aunt Mary “Mickey” Vaughn, “Loyd was raised like their little brother,” from age 12 until he enlisted into The United States Army in 1977. While stationed in Korea, Loyd befriended fellow soldier, Cassandra Boswell, with whom he shared his first daughter, Katrina Jones Boswell. While Stationed in Ft. Polk, Louisiana, Loyd courted and married fellow soldier Karen McAlpine. From their union they raised four children: Lakesha, Lisa, Lloyd III, and Alex Jones.
Loyd was the Owner-Operator of “Jones Legacy Logistics,” and a man who believed in God & Jesus Christ. Of all his job titles, his favorite was being a proud, happy & retired grandpa. He loved to watch westerns, study civil rights movement history, listen to old school R&B music, dance, play spades and eat ice cream. He was known for his impeccable style, quick wit, charismatic personality, strong opinion, and sharp tongue. Fond memories will always remain in the hearts and minds of his loving family & friends which include his wonderful grandchildren, Christopher Baxter, Josiee, Allie & Ava Jones; loving siblings, Lodis Jackson, Chad Sr., & Billie Jean Jones; devoted best friends, Kelvin Green, Sam Brown, Willie Vaughn & Wendell “Tony” Manning; dear aunt Mary “Mickey” Vaughn & uncles Howard Jones & Willie James; adoring niece Betty Jackson, doting cousin Valerie Washington, along with a host of beloved in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends & neighbors. Loyd never knew a stranger and was a cool dude all the way around.
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Sweet Moments was sent for Loyd Cecil Jones Jr. - January 23, 2025
I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May his memory bring you comfort and strength.
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May the love and memories you share bring you comfort during this difficult time. Your loved one was a special person to me who will be deeply missed.
My condolences goes out to The Jones family may the Lord give each of you the strength to carry on . And to know that he's in a better place. Linda
Sending my condolences to the family and godbless you guys and he's definitely in a better place now with the lord Jesus Christ Subrena Williams and family
To the family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. Death is never easy, it's hard pill to swallow. But how comforting it is to know that we have the hope of the resurrection. Revelation 21:3,4 helps us to appreciate that death will be more not suffering. Form more formation on the subject of death, please visit JW.Org.
My condolences to Karen,Children, Grandchildren, Family and Friends. So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family during this hard time. May God give you all strength one day at a time.
Elaine Moore
My deepest sympathy to The Jones family. I'm sorry for your loss. May your love one rest in paradise....praying for the family for strength during this difficult time.🙏🏾
Sending virtual hugs to my family Keisha, Lisa, Lloyd, Alexis and Aunt Kerri. I want to send my deepest condolences and to the entire family! I pray that God gives you strength, and comfort that surpasses all understanding.
My condolences to the jones family. Brenda Davis
The class of 1977 would like to pass along our deepest condolences to the family!
My prayers and condolences to Lisa and The Jones Family. From QuaShanta Dorsey and Family.
I am sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in prayer. Trudy Tillman
Lisa, Josie and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. ~Felicia Shelton
We would like to offer our deepest sympathy to the Jones family. May the soul of your loved one rest in peace. We love you all. Vanessa, Keyaira & Kristen
We send our deepest condolences to Lisa, Josie, and all family members. Rev. Reggie Williams Pastor, South Columbus UMC
Sending love to The Jones family, may the Lord grant you all peace and comfort in this difficult time!
My deepest sympathies Shayla
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
