Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries..... Jones , Kenneth Alonzo August 12, 2005 ********************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/obits/obitsca/obitsca.htm ********************************************************** File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: K T bluewolf@onemain.com August 15, 2005, 10:46 pm The Bakersfield Californian Jones, Kenneth Alonzo 1919 - 2005 Kenneth Alonzo Jones Services: Tues., Aug. 16, 10:00 a.m. Visitation for Kenneth Alonzo Jones will be held at Greenlawn Southwest Memorial Chapel, 2739 Panama Ln., Monday, August 15, 2005 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. August 16, 2005 at Greenlawn Southwest Memorial Chapel. Kenneth was born in Knoxville, Arkansas on May 21, 1919. On August 12, 2005 surrounded by his loving family, he lost his three year battle with cancer. In the late 40s Kenneth and his wife Carrie Mae moved to California and settled in the Arvin area. Kenneth worked in farming until his retirement in 1984. After retiring Kenneth spent afternoons at the Senior Center where he enjoyed his friends, music and dancing. Preceded in death by his wife of 56 years Carrie Mae, parents Argus and Lula Jones and brother, Homer Jones. He is survived by his daughter, Kathy Barraza and her husband, Jim; his son, Rick and wife, Debbie; grandchildren, Tammy, Michelle, Carrie, Brandon, Tracy, Lynsey, Sarah, and Amanda; nine great- grandchildren and numerous family members and friends. Honorary Pallbears will be Bill Peebles and Jess Peebles. Pallbearers will be Jack Peebles, John Peebles, Jim Barraza, Destin Cunningham, Darren Gutierrez and Brandon Barraza. Dad was a wonderful, strong, gentle and loving man. His honesty, wisdom and wit will be greatly missed. He always said, A man is only as good as his word, and always lived by that. Dad your are truly our hero. We love you and you will remain in our hearts forever. Our family wishes is extend our thanks to Hoffman Hospice, with a special thank you to Sheila, Janie, Jim and Liz. We would also like to thank Dr. Ahmed, Dr. Byfield and their staffs. Donations can be made in Kenneths name to Hoffman Hospice. Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary Funeral Directors Legacy.com Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 8/15/2005. Additional Comments: Volunteer submission - No relation to deceased. Obituaries http://www.legacy.com/bakersfield/LegacyHome.asp File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ca/kern/obits/jones8732gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/caobfiles/ File size: 2.7 Kb