Johnnie Anderson Jones Jr.

Johnnie Anderson Jones Jr. obituary

Johnnie Jones Obituary

Johnnie Anderson Jones, Jr., 64, of Baton Rouge, LA, died Sunday, May 4, 2014 in York, Pennsylvania. He and his wife had journeyed to York, PA to spend the Easter holiday with their children. Johnnie is survived by his wife of 42 years Mary Louise Spand Jones, daughter Stefanie D. Jones, son Kyle S. Jones, daughter-in-law Thaisa Gee Jones, father Johnnie A. Jones, Sr., mother Sebell Elizabeth Chase Jones, brother Adair D. Jones, sisters-in-law Zavia Piper Jones and Gladys Jones Campbell, and many loving friends and extended family. Johnnie was baptized at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, where he served as an altar boy for many years. A graduate of Baton Rouge High School, Johnnie also received a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University and a Juris Doctorate from the Southern University Law Center. He is a veteran of the United States Army having been awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Beta Iota Lambda Chapter. Johnnie was an intellectually curious person, who enjoyed exploring the depths of the legal system and spent over 25 years working as a distinguished attorney in Baton Rouge. He was a member of the Louisiana Bar Association and the Baton Rouge Bar Association. Johnnie enjoyed sports, scholarly conversations, traveling, and most of all a clever joke. He loved to laugh and enjoyed making others laugh, and he LOVED to talk on the telephone to his friends and family. Services for Johnnie A. Jones, Jr. will be held Friday, May 9, 2014 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 2025 Stuart Avenue. Visitation will begin at 10:00AM with services beginning at noon. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for memorial donations to be made to the American Kidney Fund, in the name of their loving husband, father, brother, and son. Donations can be mailed to: American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852 or www.kidneyfund.org.

Published by The Advocate from May 7 to May 8, 2014.
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Oh Mary Louise! I just learned of Johnny's passing! What a shock! I am so, so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you are going through. Please know that you and your whole family are in my prayers.

Mary Tauzin

Mary Tauzin

May 20, 2014

I am with a heavy heart today as I learned of Johnnies passing. I have many fond memories of him and the rest of the family while I was his secretary. My deepest sympathies and prayers.

Robinn Betts

May 10, 2014

Sorry for the loss of your love one, with our deepest sympathy. The Patterson family, Baton Rouge.

Deneen Patterson

May 9, 2014

Serena Wiggins

May 9, 2014

Mary Louise, I didn't know your husband, but know you were a loving and giving care taker for him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

May 9, 2014

Our prayers and sincere thoughts of sympathy are with your family during this time of great loss. May your cherished memories offer you comfort and peace and may God bless each of you.

The Will Family

May 9, 2014

Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With You
At This Time.
With Deepest Sympathy

Stephenia Jolla-Adams & Family

May 9, 2014

To The Jones Family, I cannot imagine the pain you are experiencing now, but know that Johnnie will always be in your hearts and thoughts. He and I were classmates at Southern High and LSU and we often played tennis together.I will always remember his wonderful smile and his positive attitude. I will keep him and you in my prayers.

Paulette Sams Wicks

May 9, 2014

Rest in peace, former SFX Elementary School Classmate.

Adrienne Domingue

May 9, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

May 9, 2014

Dear Mary Louise and family, my prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sadness, but also joy in the memories of a life lived fully with humor and honor. Take care.

Leslie Lightbourne

May 9, 2014

Johnny: I know you can see I had the fence repaired. Thanks for helping me. Your family have been and still are great neighbor s

Nelsene Peters

May 8, 2014

For all the laughs along the way, you will be lovingly remembered. Keep them smiling.

Lauren Jones

May 8, 2014

Mary Louise,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Angela M Hawkins

May 8, 2014

May God bless and keep the Jones family in this time of need,our hearts and prayers go out to the entire Jones family as they as their hearts somber over the loss of a beautiful caring and loveable person.

Hellary Greene

May 8, 2014

It is with great sadness that we extend our deepest sympathy to the Jones family. We are so grateful for knowing your family both during a challenging transition to Baton Rouge and after becoming permanent residents. Your kindness and thoughtfulness transcended from neighbors into friends. Priceless. We'll miss Mr. Johnnie and will remain prayerful for the family during this difficult time.

In Loving Memory, from the Murrill Family.

Crystal Murrill

May 8, 2014

Deepest sympathy on your loss. May God watch over and comfort all of you.

Twayna Spann

May 8, 2014

My condolences and prayers are with our Jones family during the loss of our loved one.

Patricia Woods

May 8, 2014

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Owen Lange

May 8, 2014

Mary Louise, Gwen gave me news and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Please accept my condolences on your loss.
May god be with you and the kids during this time and there after.

Enoch Causey, Jr (Junnie)

May 8, 2014

Mary and kids'I can hardly find the words to express my sorrow at the passing of Johnny. Having know you both for nearly all of my life. Good memories of our times together at Baton Rouge High through LSU. Please accept my condolences and may God Bless
with love
Your Friend Forever
Gwen Gibson Rhines

Gwen Rhines

May 8, 2014

Mary Louise,

Our prayers are with you and your family.

Billy & Callie Crawford

May 8, 2014

Dr. Mary Louise Jones and family,
We pray for your peace, comfort and understanding during this time of change and transition. We support you and your family and are here for you.
Dr. Martis Jones, Academic Distinction Fund

May 7, 2014

Mary Louise and Family,

May you find comfort in God's love during this difficult time.
With prayerful sympathy and my deepest condolences,

Melinda Wald

May 7, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Stephanie Crockett- Martin

May 7, 2014

To Mrs. Mary and family, I remember coming over to your home when Johnnie and I were on line together in 1989. He helped me with a legal matter and told me the truth even when it hurt. I will miss my fraternity brother dearly as he was a dear brother. A-Phi A, Fall 1989

Ronald Johnson

May 7, 2014

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