"July 15, 2020 Warm Greetings from the Horton Family. We are sending our West Coast family healing prayers and comforting hugs. Our West Coast Family is in our hearts and minds during this sad time. We send you our most heartfelt wishes, condolences and sympathy on the passing of your father, grandfather, nephews, and/or cousins. We are deeply saddened by the loss that our West Coast Family has encountered. May God give you the peace that you seek and the love and comfort that you deserve. May our condolences bring you comfort, joy, blessing, and strength. May our prayers help ease the pain of your loss. The Horton Family offers our thoughts and prayers as well as well wishes during this dark time. We are truly sorry for your loss. John L. Jones will be missed, and he will never be forgotten. May his soul rest in peace. We know that our Father God in heaven will bless you and the family and help you to be strong, give you comfort and guidance thru His Holy Spirit. John L. Jones is in peace with the Lord and he\'ll always be in your hearts. May God bless you all. We love you all. The Horton Family "
In loving memory of
John L. Jones, Jr.
April 3, 1949 - June 30, 2020
Today we pause in humble submission to the will of our Father in heaven who has claimed one of His own, John L. Jones, Jr., affectionately known as Big Jr. Big Jr. early journey began April 3, 1949 in Wabbaseka, Ark.. He was the only child born to John L. Jones, Sr. and Mildred Jones, both of whom preceded him in death.
At a young age his parents moved to San Diego, CA. John L. received Christ at an early age. He received her formal education from the San Diego Unified School District. He worked odd jobs as a cook in Oakland, CA and around San Diego, CA.
After moving to Oakland, CA he met the love of his life Wilma and they had one daughter, Johndera Jones who was the apple of his life.
Big Jr. enjoyed cooking and being around his family and friends. His favorite pastimes were listening to music and dancing.
Big Jr. loved everyone that he came in contact with. No matter who you were if he liked you, you were family. He was a loving son, father, grandfather, nephew, cousin, and friend. `
On Tuesday, June 30, 2020 God looked down and saw that John L. body needed to rest so he called him home to be with his love ones who had gone on before him.He leaves to cherish his wonderful memories: his daughter: Nicole Washington, of San Diego, CA; one granddaughter: Alexis Carriere and one great-grandson Alex Mouton both of Oakland, CA. Two loving aunts: Mary Gotell of San Diego, CA and Emma Thomas of Murrieta, CA.; a special cousin and Care Giver Rita Gotell; many, many more cousins and friends who will mourn his homegoing yet celebrate his life. Sleep on our dear father, grandfather, great grandfather, nephew, cousin and friend. Take your rest, we will always love you but God love you best and we will see you again someday.
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"To the family of our dear cousin you all have my deepest condolences , I will keep you all in prayer this is from your family from Stuttgart, Arkansas"