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JB Jones, Jr.

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JB Jones, Jr.
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JB Jones, Jr., 98, of Orange, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2012, at Winfree Baptist Church. Officiating will be Reverend Brad Morgan of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City, and Reverend Keith Royal of Winfree Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 p.m., Friday at Winfree Baptist Church.

Born in Urbana, Texas on July 16, 1913, JB was the son of Nellie Sherman and James Burton Jones, Sr. He was a past member and president of the Bridge City School Board, and he was a past director of the Soil Conservation District. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church for 60 years, where he served as Sunday School Director. In his retirement, JB worked as a cattle rancher.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Inez Jones; and five brothers and sisters.

JB is survived by his son, Dr. James B. Jones; daughter, Cynthia Hooks and husband Dan, all of Bridge City; grandchildren, Dr. David Jones and wife Danika, Dee Dee Viator, both of Bridge City, Shae Lynn Franklin and husband Shawn of Farwell, Texas; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild; and very dear friend and caregiver, Julie McDaniel.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Bill Nickum, Dan Shockley, Larry Hunter, Larry Adkins, Morris Lisbony, Henry Chambers, and Billy Pruitt. Honorary Pallbearers will be Paul Riley and Frank Welch.

Condolences

Anonymous February 6, 2012
Jimmy, This is just a note to express my sincere condolences to you and your family. I will always remember visitng your mom and dad at their home when Butch was alive. You could feel the love and warmth in their home and on that beautiful ranch. P##imported-begin##Leah Johansson##imported-end##
Anonymous February 5, 2012
JB was a great electrician by trade and a practical joker by design. What a wonerful friend and mentor for 40 years. Always having the most wonderful upbeat personality. Bobby Corder##imported-begin##Bobby Corder##imported-end##
Anonymous February 5, 2012
Dr. Jones We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. We know how much he meant to you & your family. You have always been there for us if there is any thing we can do to help you at this time, please just give us a call & let us know. Keeping you & your fa##imported-begin##Ronald & Telisa Norwood##imported-end##
Anonymous February 4, 2012
We were blessed to be with Mr. JB and family newyears eve, and sing a few gospel songs. We went to bless this family and got our socks blessed off. what a memory. thank you Jones family for giving us this opportunity. Our prayers are with you.The Martin F##imported-begin##Pat Martin##imported-end##
Anonymous February 3, 2012
Doc, So sorry to hear about your dad. I will be praying for your comfort as you walk through these days. I know how you will miss ya'lls trips going to hear the Martins and others sing. Precious memories, right? God bless you and your family. Charles Mi##imported-begin##Charles Miller##imported-end##
Anonymous February 3, 2012
Dear Family: Lexi and I would like to send our deepest condolences to you in your recent loss. Even though this is a rough time, I know yall are happy he is with our Lord now and free from any pain. Please dont hesitate to call if you need anything.##imported-begin##Adam Steele##imported-end##
Anonymous February 3, 2012
Dr. Jones and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You and your family will be in our prayers. I will always remember our visits out on the farm. He was such a special person. He will truely be missed.##imported-begin##Parrish and Roy Bird##imported-end##
Anonymous February 3, 2012
May the Lord comfort you all. He lived a very long life. What a blessing!##imported-begin##Wayne,Debbie,Jesse,Jill##imported-end##
Anonymous February 3, 2012
Dr. Jones My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God's unfailing grace bring your heart the peace and comfort it needs to heal.##imported-begin##Jean Campbell Smith##imported-end##
Anonymous February 3, 2012
Dr.Jones,Cynthia & Family,Sorry to hear about Your Dad. What a blessing to have enjoyed him for so many years. Even though we didn't visit he always remembered me when I would see him. You are in my thoughts and prayers Love, Geraldine##imported-begin##Geraldine Ford##imported-end##
Anonymous February 3, 2012
Thinking of you at this time, Dr. Jones, and lifting you up in my prayers.##imported-begin##Donnarie Campbell##imported-end##
Anonymous February 2, 2012
Our family is lifting you up in prayer during this time. We are very sorry for your life. JB was a very special man.##imported-begin##Brenda Wren##imported-end##
Anonymous February 2, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. My Uncle J.B. was a very special man. My childhood memories are filled with his presence. God Bless you!!!!##imported-begin##Renee Jones Kelley##imported-end##
Anonymous February 2, 2012
SORRY TO HEAR OF JB PASSING. WE WILL KEEP THE FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS. I ALWAYS ENJOYED TALKING TO JB WHEN WE WOULD MEET, ALWAYS HAD SOMETHING PROFOUND TO SAY.##imported-begin##Bobby Joe Taylor , BARBARA##imported-end##
Anonymous February 2, 2012
Dr. Jones and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. We all know he is in a better place, but you still miss him. Hugs to you, my dear friend. Marilyn##imported-begin##Marilyn Ashworth##imported-end##
Anonymous February 2, 2012
Thinking of you during this great loss of your dad. Rosalie Benton##imported-begin##Rosalie Benton##imported-end##
Anonymous February 2, 2012
Thinking of you during the great loss of your dad. Rosalie Benton##imported-begin##Rosalie Benton##imported-end##
Anonymous February 2, 2012
Dr. Jones, We are sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I remember all the great times he and my daddy had. We will pray for you and your family to get through this difficult time. Love, Jerry and Julie Sims##imported-begin##Julie and Jerry Sims##imported-end##
Anonymous February 2, 2012
Dr Jones and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathies in the loss of your father. Penni and I were always lifted by his visits when we lived close by. I am sure he will be greatly missed by many.##imported-begin##Andrew Guidry##imported-end##
Anonymous February 2, 2012
Dr. Jones and entire family, So sorry to hear of you dad's passing. You know Brenda & I thought a lot of him,and we have missedd seeing him for several years now passsing our street on Hwy. 62 with you being "chauffered" to and from your ranch up the roa##imported-begin##Eddie Welch##imported-end##