Larry Renee' Jones

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Mr. Larry Renee' Jones, 57, a resident of Danbury, Conn., departed this life Thursday, August 4, 2011. Mr. Jones was born July 18, 1954, in Blytheville, to the late Ernest Jones and the late Rosie Lee Jones.

Mr. Jones, also known as "Gilman," at an early age became a member of Nehemiah Temple C.O.G.I.C. He had a passion for music, played in the high school band and was blessed with a great singing voice. He attended Harrison High School and later graduated from Chickasaw High School.

Mr. Jones moved to Connecticut in 1993 and started working for Western Connecticut State College as a custodian. He was also employed by Sand Lapper as a machine operator for 7 years.

He was a member of New Bethel C.O.G.I.C in Danbury under the leadership of Pastor Henry N. White.

Mr. Jones leaves to cherish his memories his loving companion, Alice Bennett;

Two sons, LaQuincy (and Elexis) Nance of Oklahoma and Eric Jones of Arkansas;

Two daughters, Lisa (and Pravies) Stewart of Oklahoma and Vicki Jones of Arkansas;

Three brothers, Elder Ernest Jones of Danbury, Carl (and Sharon) Jones of Arkansas and Willie (and Ann) Bronner of Arkansas;

Five sisters, Jean E. Jones, Evangelist Carolyn Smith and Marilyn Lee, all of Danbury, Dorothy (and Lawrence) Willis of Arkansas and Annette (and Lavin) Hoskins of Arkansas;

Twenty-two grandchildren; and

A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Friday at Victory Christian Center, 23 Eden Drive, Danbury, Conn., 06810. Friends may greet family from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Arrangements are entrusted to Baker-Isaac Funeral Services, 985 Stratford Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06607 (www.bakerfuneralservices.com).