Clarence "Tampa" Jones Jr.

September 12, 2020

Mr. Clarence “Tampa” Jones Jr, age 93, was granted his angel wings on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Touro Hospital surrounded by his family. Clarence was a native of Bentonia, Mississippi and resided in New Orleans, Louisiana for over 60 years. He was a firm believer in God and attended Mt. Rock Baptist Church. He leaves to cherish his memories his children: Clarence Jones III, Gladystine (Robert) Robinson, Alma Jones, Winnie (Alvin) Johnson, Herman Jones, Bertha Jones, Albert (Shelia) Jones, and Cynthia Jones; twenty-three (23) grandchildren, forty-five (45) great-grandchildren, and ten (10) great-great grandchildren; one brother: William “Puni” Jones of Newark, NJ; Five sisters: Queloa Dent of Bethlehem Township, PA, Jimmie Lee “Jean” Moore, Cassandra Stiff and Betty Jackson all of Yazoo City, MS, and Viola Washington of Bentonia, MS; One stepsister: Evelena King of Benton, MS; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Clarence was preceded in death by his wife of over 70 years, Winnie Pickett Jones, his parents, Clarence “T. Main” Jones Sr. and Willie Owens Jones Moore and his stepfather, James “Jimbo” Moore; two brothers: Roosevelt “Jack” Jones, and Reuben “Pat” Moore; one stepsister: Claretha “Bay” Robinson; two grandsons: Michael Jones and Brian Jones; one daughter-in-law: Viola Berry Jones. Relatives and friends of the family, staff of Ochsner Hospital, Touro Hospital, Rouses Market, Bank of Louisiana, Russell’s Cleaners, Tony Spell State Farm, Jefferson Parish School Board, New Orleans City Hall, Intralox, and members of Mt. Rock and neighboring churches are invited to attend the funeral at Mt. Rock Baptist Church, Rev. Bernard Dyer presiding, 9137 Edinburgh, New Orleans, LA 70118 on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until service begins. Interment Providence Memorial Park. Arrangement by D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home.