- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life for Arthur Lee Jones Sr., (Sunrise May 21, 1942 - Sunset November 20, 2014), Donald Trimble Mortuary, 1876 Second Avenue, Decatur, Georgia 30032, Rev. Rodney J. Jones, Officiating, Wednesday, November 26, 2014, 1:00 PM
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2014-11-26
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Decatur---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Decatur--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, DeKalb County, Decatur, 33.77483, -84.29631
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Arthur Lee Jones, Sr. Birth date: May 21, 1942. Death date: November 20, 2014. Funeral date: November 26, 2014. Church: Donald Trimble Mortuary Chapel (Decatur, Ga.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_jonesarthurleesr20141126
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_jonesarthurleesr20141126
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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Pallbearers
Grandchildren
Flower Attendants
Relatives and Friends
Repast immediately following the Interment Grant Park Recreational Center
537 Park Avenue South East Atlanta, Georgia 30312
Interment
Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens 5755 Mallory Road College Park, Georgia 30349
Acknowledgement
The Family of the late Arthur Lee Jones Sr. wishes to express its sincere appreciation and gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown during the passing of our loved one. It was during these darkest hours your expression of love made our burden lighter and our
cross easier to bear. Special thanks to Donald Trimble Mortuary for taking special care of our loved one. And also a special thanks to all who were a part of making this celebration a true celebration. Please keep the entire family lifted up in
your prayers. The Jones Family
Arrangements Entrusted to: Donald Trimble Mortuary Inc.
Celebration of Life
For Arthur Lee Jones Sr.
(Sunrise May 21, 1942- Sunset November 20, 2014)
Donald Trimble Mortuary 1876 Second Avenue
Decatur, Georgia 30032 Rev. Rodney J Jones, Officiating Wednesday, November 26, 2014
1:00PM
Order of Service
Presiding
Rev. Rodney J Jones
Prelude
Processional
Hymn Selection
Rev. Michelle S Jones
Old Testament
Antonio M. Jennings
New Testament
Rev. Gloria Smith
Prayer
Deacon Alexander Smith
Solo
Rev. J arris Shaw
Remarks (3 Minutes Please)
Obituary Reading
Please Read Silently
Eulogy
Rev. Rodney J Jones
Acknowledgement
Recessional
OBITUARY
We have gathered today in the name of the one and only God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit to mark the
passing into the eternal life of
Arthur Lee Jones Sr.
Arthur "Toady" Jones was born May 21, 1942 in Atlanta, Ga to the late Julia Mae Roberts and Arthur Lee Hambrick.
Arthur was employed at North American Container Corp. until his retirement in 2006. He had a big heart for those in
need and served as a dedicated volunteer with Each One, Reach One where he co-founded the Adopt-A-Grandparent Program.
Arthur departed this life on Thursday, November 20, 2014. He is preceded in death by Willene Smith Jones; a brother
Joseph Clarence Jones. He leaves to cherish his fond memories Natasha Avery and Evelyn Jones; two sisters, Mary Germany and Jeanette Broughton; nine children, Arthur (Anita) Jones, Deborah (David) Jennings, Cherry Yvette Jones, Angela (Julius) Davis, Derrick (Angela) Jones, Rodney (Michelle) Jones; Sandra Smith, Brenda Jones, Bernard Smith; sixteen grandchildren, nineteen great
grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, close relatives, and friends.
In memory of Mr. Jones, the family is asking that donations be made to Each One, Reach One.