LIFE REFLECTIONS OF
A
rthur Lee Jones, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on the afternoon of February 6, 2021. Born to proud parents, Mrs. Lucille and Mr. Nathan Jones on February 10, 1948 in Dunleith, Mississippi; along with his twin brother Marshall, who all preceded him in death. In 1966, Arthur met the love of his life, Ms. Juanita Boykins and were inseparable for over 40 years, until her passing. This union blessed him with 4 children and 7 step-children together. He was a loving and devoted companion, doting father and caretaker of a village. Arthur has always been a dapper, gourmet- food connoisseur. Later in life embracing the secret identity of ‘Unc’ “self- proclaimed” ladies’ man, skillful gambler and ATM to those in need, had a sense of humor and loved life. He is preceded in death by: Common- law wife Juanita, daughter Artlisa, step-sons Edward & James and his siblings Marshall, Mary, Rev. Bennie, Andrew, Isaiah, Eugene, Ida, Lucille, Louiza and Samuel. He leaves to treasure his loving memories: two sons, Arthur Jr. and Edward, daughter Juanita (Timothy); step-children: Yolanda (James), Sabrina, Levi, Shirley and Willie; five-siblings Isaac, Laura, Odella, Willie and Winnie; a large host of grand-children, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Order OF SERVICE Monday, February 15, 2021
11:00am Fred C. Dames Funeral Homes - Joliet 3200 Black at Essington Roads Joliet, Illinois Welcome Scripture Readings Prayer Scripture Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 Sharing the Legacy Prayer of Thanksgiving Scripture Reading Psalm 23 Message of Assurance Prayer
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Going Home
I am sad that Jesus called you home, and though the pain of missing you seems unbearable; I feel blessed to have been given such a strong, kind-hearted man to call ‘Dad’. Knowing that someday when my work is completed here on earth, through the grace of Jesus Christ, we will all be reunited in Heaven. Daughter, Juanita Boykins I I
The
Psalm 23 Lord
is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me
beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of
righteousness
for his name’s sake.
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.
my cup runneth over
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil;
Surely
goodness
.
and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:
and I will dwell in the house of the
Lord for ever
.
As I will no longer be around to make you smile, I have found a highly qualified replacement; every time you see his face you can think of ‘Arthur’ and smile. Keep Smiling, Arthur Pallbearers Family and Friends
Acknowledgements On behalf of Arthur’s children and family, we express our appreciation for your prayers, words of encouragement and love & support shown for our time of loss.