Thomas Earl Jones Sr. Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Thomas Earl Jones Sr. (Peoria, Illinois), born in Tunica, Mississippi, who passed away at the age of 72, on February 19, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Thomas Earl Jones Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mattie Milburn and Gable Jones, Sr.; his son Terrance Jones; and his brothers, Darrell Milburn, L. Gary Jones and Gable Jones, Jr..
He is survived by: his wife Bronetta Jones; his children, Tunga Gregory of Richland Hills, TX, Kimberly Jones of Memphis, TN, Nyteria Parrish (Detrich) of Memphis, TN, Che'Keira McClain of Atlanta, GA, Anja McClain of St. Louis, MO, Cheisa Myles (Randle) of Manhattan, KS and Thomas "TJ" Jones, Jr. (Clarice) of Peoria, IL; his siblings, Emma Huff of Chicago, IL, Dorothy Chrisian of Bolingbrook, IL, Delores Freeman of Chicago, IL, Linda Milburn of Peoria, IL, Brenda Milburn of Peoria, IL, Sandra Milburn of Chicago, IL, Rhonda Milburn of Chicago, IL, Tabatha Milburn of Peoria, IL, Henry Milburn of Memphis, TN, James Jones (Rita) of Memphis, TN, Georgette Minor (Wayne) of Memphis, TN, Grayling Jones (Velandis) of Memphis, TN, Joanne Boyland (Glen) of Memphis, TN, Patrick Jones (Michelle) of Memphis, TN, L. Rochelle Gilmore (Frank) of Memphis, TN, Clifford Jones of Memphis, TN, Angie Hughlett (Tony) of Memphis, TN and Tasha Slocum (Rahnmann) of Memphis, TN; and his godchildren, Ashley and Mylah Hightower.
Due to Covid-19, social distancing is encouraged to be consistent with recommendations from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), funeral home directors have been instructed and should follow CDC guidelines on gatherings, including those directly related to funerals, visitations, or graveside services. In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we ask that everyone in attendance: wear a face mask and refrain from hugging, kissing and shaking hands (as hard as it is to see someone you care about and not touch them).
