Berrien-Lowndes County GaArchives Obituaries.....Jones, Carlton Ellis August 4, 2008
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The Berrien Press - August 13, 2008
The Berrien Press -- Carlton Ellis Jones, 50, of Hahira died August 4, 2008 in 
Lowndes County.
 Born April 17, 1958 in Ben Hill County to Carl Ellis and Beatrice Caswell 
Jones of Ocilla, he was a 1976 graduate of Irwin County High School where he 
played football and was a member of the 1975 state champion team. He attended 
and played football for Florida State University and continued to be a very 
devoted fan. He worked for Valdosta Electric for 26 years where he was known 
as "C.J." He was a faithful member of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church where 
he was ordained as a deacon on Sept. 20, 1997. He loved and was loved by his 
church family. His favorite hobbies were hunting and fishing.
 Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Joyce Anne Rowe 
Jones of Hahira; two daughters, Lauren Frances Jones and Catherine Elizabeth 
Elizabeth Jones, both of Hahira; one grandson, Brody Moffitt; one sister and 
brother-in-law, Angie and Ken Thompson of Ocilla; nieces, Jennifer Thompson 
(Jason) Smith and Julie Thompson (Michael) Steves and one great-niece, Keira 
Smith. He was preceded in death by an infant brother and sister, Randal and 
Regina Jones, paternal grandparents, Wallace and Ina Jones, maternal 
grandparents, Claude and Fredia Caswell, his mother-in-law, Mary Frances Rowe 
of Alapaha, and special aunt, Betty Lou Jones.
 Funeral services were held August 7 at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Missionary Baptist 
Church with the Revs. Kevin Stone, Jackie Connell and Bobby Fussell 
officiating. The church choir sang "Thank You, Lord," and "I Saw the Light," 
accompanied by pianist, Nelda Flanders, who also sang "Wonderful Peace."
 Interment was in St. Luke Church Cemetery.
 Pallbearers were Mike Martin, Brent Merriman, Charlie Barnes, Michael 
Bennett, Ricky Godwin, Dewayne Steverson, Austin Merriman, Dustin Merriman.
 Memorials are requested to St. Luke Church Cemetery Fund or Gideons 
International.
 Lovein Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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