Albert Jones
Posted: May 12, 2010
Albert Curtis “Red” Jones, 73 of Millport, AL passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at his residence. Visitation was held Tuesday, May 11, 2010 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 1:00 PM in the Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kenny Gardner officiating. Interment was in Garden Cemetery, Aliceville, AL with Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS directing. Mr. Jones was born June 27, 1936 in Saps Community, AL to the late Icie Trull and Willie Cleburn Jones. He was a resident of Lamar County, AL for the past 35 years having moved from Columbus, MS. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Jones was a farmer and a member of the Lamar County Cattleman’s Association. He retired from United Technology in 1992 with 35 years of service. He attended Columbus Christian Center, Columbus, MS. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandson – Kody Meadows in 2004; brothers – Bill Jones, Wayne Jones, and Willie Jones; sisters – Ethel Stephens, and Martha Bryant and nephew – Butch Strickland. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife – Katie D. Jones, Millport, AL; daughters – Carolyn (Donnie) Reeves, Amory, MS; Debbie (Jamie) Wells, Steens, MS; sisters – Margie Strickland, Hueytown, AL; Mavis Nichols, Trussville, AL; three grandchildren – Matthew (Erin) Reeves, Katelyn Meadows and Breanna Wells; one great grandchild – Eli Reeves; a host of nieces and nephews, close friends and family. Pallbearers are Harold Browning, Hoyt Richards, Earl Shaw, Danny Shaw, Eddie Collins and Lance Moore. Honorary pallbearers are Bill Tuggle, J. W. Richards, the staff of Hospice Complete, Lecil Richards, Al Moore, Dr. Boland and staff, Dr. Cameron Huxford and staff and Charlie Welch. Memorials may be made to Columbus Christian Center Building Fund, 146 S. McCrary, Columbus, MS 39702 or American Lung Association, P. O. Box 3188, Bessemer, AL 35023.