Larry Stephen Jones was born October 1, 1949 in Jacksonville, Florida to Charlie and Geneva Jones. He attended the local schools starting with College Park, Susie E. Tolbert, James Weldon Johnson, and graduating from New Stanton High in 1969. He accepted Christ at an early age.
Larry was drafted into the United States Army in 1969 and served in Vietnam, where he was injured. He received the Purple Heart and other medals for his service.
Larry met and married Barbara Ann Bartley after leaving the service in 1972. He later married Jewel Stride, and to this union Tomicka and Larry E. Jones were born. Larry and Barbara reunited and remarried and were together until her death on August 28, 2012.
Larry was a die heart Steelers fan (undefeated). He enjoyed shooting pool (was a baller), fishing, basketball, baseball, and spending time with his family, especially his grands, and friends. He had a big heart and was always willing to help anyone, with a childlike spirit, he didn’t meet strangers. He greeted everyone with a big smile.
Larry slept away on November 25, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann; parents, Charlie and Geneva Jones; brothers, Charlie, Jr. (Jean) Robert, Lorenzo (Patricia) and Edwin Jones; and sister, Linda L. Wilson (James).
Larry is survived by: his children, Gene Freeman, Sr., Tomicka Cuvler, and Larry E. Jones; sisters, Ruth (Roy) McIntyre and Patricia L. Jones; sister-in-law, Gloria B. (James) Boyd; eight grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; special friend, Rita Jackson; and a host of other friends and neighbors. Larry will be truly missed by all that knew him.
The funeral service for Larry Stephen Jones will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, December 5th, 2020 at the Grace Baptist Church 1553 E 21st Street Jacksonville, FL 32206. The visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Friday, December 4th, 2020 at the Funerals by T.S. Warden 4315 North Main Street Jacksonville, FL 32206. Interment in Restlawn Cemeteries. Please sign the family guest book and view the video tribute @ www.tswarden.com. Arrangements in care of Tyrone S. Warden, FDIC, 4315 N. Main Street, 765-1234