Lamar Edward Jones, Sr., 62, passed away October 29, 2022, in Chattanooga. He was born September 21, 1960, to Franklin Alford Jones and Ruth Daniels Jones.
Lamar was a 1979 graduate of Howard High School. He was employed by Norfolk Southern Railway. Lamar was a member of St. Ruth Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Shirley Turner, Ina Faye Jones Spralings, and Zenobia Jones.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories three sons, Lamar Jones, Jr, Franklin Jones and Henry Jermack; two daughters, Charlotte Townsend and Shakitha Florence; three sisters, Angela Ervin, Rev. Cynthia Ervin, and Betty Jones; two brothers, Kenneth Jones and Rev. James (Dorothy) Jones; 15 grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A Memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm, Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at John P Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 423-622-9995.