MR. LINTON W. JONES, I Monday, October 6, 2014 11:00 A.M. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 2607 Lumpkin Road Augusta, Georgia Reverend Mark N. VanAlstine Officiating - August 14, 1943 Sunrise Sunset October 1, 2014 MR. LINTON WILLIAM PEP JONES, I, 71, son of the late Nettie Kate and Ellie Bud Jones entered into rest on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 after a brief illness in University Hospital. A lifelong resident of Augusta, Pep was born August 14, 1943. He was a graduate of Lucy C. Laney High School, class of 1961. He was gainfully employed throughout his years by J.B. White and H.S. Kress Warehouses before retiring from the Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Beech Island, South Carolina. Linton was given the nickname Pep at birth and it remained with him throughout his life. He was known to say what was on his mind without any reservations. Pep was a loving husband and father who put his family first and always encouraged his sons to be the best providers they could be for their families. Pep was preceded in death by: brothers, Ellis Jones, Johnnie K. Jones both of Augusta, Georgia and Ellie James Jones and sister, Nettie Mae Gibson both of Harlem, Georgia. He is survived by: his loving wife of fifty years, Mrs. Betty Bennett Jones, Augusta, Georgia; two loving sons, Linton W. Lenny Jones, II, Atlanta, Georgia and Chad Ellison (Brittany) Jones, Augusta, Georgia; five doting grandchildren, Kerry Justin Jones and Hillary Cheyenne Jones, Atlanta, Georgia, Taylor Sheila Carriere, Dante Ellison Jones and DeSean Antoine Jones all of Augusta, Georgia; brothers, Claude (Ruth) Jones, Clinton (Nancy) Jones, Rogers (Theodosia) Jones and George Gaines all of Augusta, Georgia; sisters, Dianne Smith, Atlanta, Georgia, Jurice Marie (George) Cofer, Augusta, Georgia, Annie Pearl (J.W.) Brinson, Aleene Tankersly, Harlem, Georgia, Irene (Rev. William) Mack, Augusta, Georgia; sisters-n-law, Betty J. Jones, Josephine Jones and Veronica Bennett Brown, Hephzibah, Georgia; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and other relatives. Order of Celebration Prelude - Dr. Gale Bell Introductory Rites Greetings Sprinkle with Holy Water Placement of the Pall on the Casket Entrance Hymn - Amazing Grace Opening Prayer Liturgy of the Word First Reading - Betty Jones Responsorial Second Reading - Veronica Brown Gospel Acclamation Gospel Homily General Intercessions Solo - JoAnn Cook Liturgy of the Eucharist Offertory Music - Dr. Gale Bell Gifts Presented - Kerry Jones and Hillary Jones, Grandchildren Eucharistic Prayer Lords Prayer Lamb of God Holy Communion - Solo JoAnn Cook - Ave Maria Remarks(two minutes) William Fennoy, Neighbor Claude Jones, Brother Linton Jones II, Son Final Commendation Recessional Song - What A Friend We Have in Jesus Interment -Hillcrest Memorial Park REPAST ST. MICHAELS HALL NEXT TO CHURCH Clinton Jones, Jr. Ellis Jones, Jr. Joe Mims Lanier Kenner Vincent Howard cjT"\f{cwe TflfPlace Please don't sing sad songs for me, Forget your grief and fears, For I am in a perfect place Away from pain and tears... Its far away from hunger And hurt and want and pride, I have a place in Heaven With the Master at my side. My life on earth was very good, As earthly life can go, But Paradise is so much more Than anyone can know... My heart is filled with happiness And sweet rejoicing, too. lb walk with God is perfect peace, A joy forever new. We wish to thank each of you for the kindness shown to us in our hours of need. Your words of comfort, calls, and many kind deeds were truly appreciated. Your expressions of love helped to sustain and strengthen us through our sadness and sorrow. May God continue to bless each of you in a mighty way. - The Family W. H. Mays Mortuary "Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922" 1221 James Brown Boulevard Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706) 722-6401 Design/Printing by: Augusta blueprint * Augusta, Georgia * (706) 722-6488 WWW.AUGUSTAFUNERALNOTlCES.COM