Mr. Addison C. Jones

Celebration of life services for Mr. Addison C. Jones will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday , April 1, 2014 at Peace Baptist Church. 1399 Austin Dr, Decatur, GA 30032. His remains will lie in state from 9AM to 11AM on the day of service. Interment at Hillandale Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be held Monday , March 31, 2014 from 10AM – 8PM with a family hour from 6PM – 8PM. Gregory B. Levett and Sons Funeral Home, South DeKalb Chapel. 4347 Flat Shoals Pkwy., Decatur, GA. 30034 404-241-5656. Addison Corwyn Jones affectionately known as “AJ” was born October 19, 1970 to Peter and Lucille Gosserand Jones in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he was the eighth child born of this loving union. Addison spent his early years in Maringouin, Louisiana attending Upper Maringouin Elementary School and Thomas A. Levy Middle School graduating from Shady Grove High School in 1989. Relocating in 1991 to Georgia, AJ made the Atlanta Metro Area his home. His religious upbringing began at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church where he was baptized at a young age and was a member in the youth choir. AJ a faithful servant could often be heard quoting one of his favorite scriptures Psalm 23:4 “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” AJ, a talented multi-sport athlete, earned many accolades for his accomplishments on the field while in high school. This led him to volunteer as a coach for many of his son’s sporting teams. He was a gentle giant with a giving heart and a love for children. He was often found giving advice to youth in the neighborhood and friends of his children. Children of all ages loved him, their parents would say it was because of candy he always carried for them, but if you really knew AJ you knew otherwise, they loved him because he loved them. His giving heart led him to service, and joining Queen Excelsior Masonic Lodge #594 in Ellenwood, GA. AJ was often found purchasing meals for homeless, giving rides to the stranded, cutting lawns for the elderly in the neighborhood and money to those in need. His heart was much bigger than his bark and it showed in his service to mankind. A painter by trade, AJ has owned several businesses, Jones & Vail Painting and AJ and Sons. In his spare time he often provided general contracting services to the community. With his warm spirit and contagious humor he left most jobs with a new friend. AJ also was employed by The Midtown Blue Alliance and Vail Brother’s Painting.Departing this earthly life on March 25, 2014, Addison leaves a legacy of love to his wife of 15 years Renee Jones, sons Reginald Phillips and Jonathan Jones, daughter Gabriela Jones, Mother Lucille Jones, Godmother and Aunt Delores Matthews, Father in law Max Gallman, Mother in Law Claudette Gallman, Grandmother in law Evelyn Lee, brothers Carl (Cynthia) Jones, Lyle Jones, Peter (Barbara) Jones, sisters Sondra (Arthur) Tillotson, Marsha (Lionel) Thymes and Hermosa Jones, brother in laws Bryan (Rosalina) Gallman, Anthony (Renee) Gallman,George Stanford, Goddaughters, Bianca Walker, Kenlyn King and Brenna Gallman, brothers in spirit Avery (Cynthia) Matthews, Edward (Catina) Isaac, Jr., Kenneth (Marilyn) King, Muyiwa {Cherry} (Debra) Akin-David, Rev. William (Theresa) Walker, Charles (Gayle) McPherson, Kerry (Marie) Arbuckle, JeVaughn (Muiray) Smith, Leautry (Queenie) Turner and Wayne Ventress, Jr. and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He joins his father Peter Jones, paternal grandparents Alcide and Elizabeth Jones, Sister Patricia Sanford, Uncles James and Junois Jones and Willie Gosserand in eternal rest.

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Mr. Addison C. Jones

October 19, 1970 - March 25, 2014