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Nelson Jones Obituary

Nelson Buckner Jones, retired Clerk of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, died on June 19, 2013 at age 94. Mr. Jones was born in New Orleans, LA, graduated from Warren Easton High School, attended Soule Business College, and attended a Special Service School at Columbia University, New York. He received a B.S. degree from Pacific Western University. He worked for the United States District Court for 42 years and served four years in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. He was a lifelong active member of Trinity Episcopal Church in New Orleans where he was a former Vestryman, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Youth Worker and served on various church committees. He was a member of the Federal Court Clerks Association, American Judicature Society, Louisiana Landmarks Society, served on the boards of the Boy Scouts of America for over 50 years and the Touro Bouligny Neighborhood Association. He was also a member of the Round Table Club, Sons of the Confederate Veterans, Caledonian Society of New Orleans, Navy League of the United States, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Huguenot Society, Sons of the American Revolution in Louisiana, and other civic organizations. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Mitchel Jones and is survived by his two daughters, Mary Jones Sutton of New Orleans, Allyson Jones Tomkins and her husband Jim of Covington, LA, three sons, The Reverend Nelson Bradley Jones (wife Mary) of Schenectady, NY, Andrew Mitchell Jones (wife Karyn) of Denver, CO, Malcolm Scott Jones (wife Lisa) of Covington, LA, 14 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and other relatives. Friends and family are invited to celebrate his life at funeral services to be held on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Trinity Episcopal Church of New Orleans. Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimer.com. Arrangements by Tharp-Sontheimer Funeral Home of Metairie. Information, (504) 835-2341.

Published by The Advocate from Jun. 25 to Jun. 28, 2013.
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Mr. Jones was a customer of mine at the Whitney Bank. He was such a kind gentleman, who loved his family dearly. I am very sorry for your loss.

R. A. Hauswald

July 30, 2013

Allyson, This is your old friend Stephanie Ellis (Reaves) from Newman. We were together from 7th-9th grade and you came with us to Gulf Shores and we sometimes walked to school together, from Jefferson and Prytania. Do you remember me??? My husband John and I were in NO on Saturday and came by the church, but we apparently had the wrong time. We live in Madisonville. I lived for 38 years in Atlanta, because I went to college there. I am SO SORRY for the loss of your father. He was a wonderful man and my 4th grade Sunday School teacher. Feel free to call me at 985-377-5411. It would be great to see you again! Lots of love to you and your family, Stephanie

July 1, 2013

Malcolm, Ed and I are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our prayers are with your family . If there is anything we can do for ya'll please don't hesitate to ask. God Bless you all!

Cleo & Ed Wainwright

June 27, 2013

My condolences to all of you on the loss of your Dad. He and your mother played such an important role in the lives of my young family during our early years in New Orleans. They were wonderful people and so loved by us.

Debbie and Tim Kern

June 27, 2013

So sorry to hear of your father's death. I will never forget going with our whole third grade class down to Federal Ct to watch him swear in Madame as a U S citizen! And more recently, he and your mom and I shared Scottie stories every Sunday after church. Goodbye to a kind and good man

Adair Ewin Faust

June 27, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of your father's death.He and your mother,Martha,were wonderful examples of what good Christians and their values should be.
I will think of them when at Trinity.
Sincerely,
Cecile Ballard

June 26, 2013

Mr. Jones was a gentleman and a valued friend to those who knew him.

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June 26, 2013

Mary,
I just read in the newspaper about your father's death. My condolences to you and your family. I remember him as a kind and helpful person.

Ginger Broussard

June 26, 2013

I'm truly sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. God will see you through this.

Deborah Bullock

June 26, 2013

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Malcolm and Lisa,

My heart goes out to you and your Family on the loss of Mr. Nelson. Having just experienced the loss of my Mother, I know what you are going through. They are both in Heaven with God now, having served Him here on Earth! I will keep your Father in my prayers. He was such a kind gentleman, I know that you were so proud to be his son. Cherish the memories while you are with your Family, and celebrate his life. You know that you can lean on me whenever you want... Thanks for being there for my Mom. I, along with my Family, will be there for you.... Thanks for being such a good friend.. Mitch Yokum and Family..

MITCHELL YOKUM

June 25, 2013

tommy and I were so distressed to hear of Nelson`s recent death.
what a wonderful man----such a beacon for all those who had the honor of knowing him.
He wore so many hats at Trinity and touched so many lives in many positive ways.

eugenia lind

June 25, 2013

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