George Jones

His Life Story George LeMorris Jones was born to the late Jimmie and Louise Jones on February 22, 1954, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He was one of twelve children and was affectionately known as “Huddle.” Growing up, George was a true boy and at times a real handful. He enjoyed dancing, playing marbles, eating potato chips, and sneaking sausage links out of the hot frying pan from the kitchen when Mama stepped away. George attended Broward County Public Schools, beginning his educational journey at Sunland Park Elementary and finishing the GREAT Dillard High school. In high school, he was a Cross Country Track Runner and a big supporter of the school’s marching band, the Marching Panthers. After high school, he immediately entered the workforce. George held numerous jobs from working in the banking industry, sales, transportation of goods, professional painting, floor installation, and finally settling into construction. He worked for many years with WentWorth Plastering and Construction Company as a mason and trained new and incoming hires. Much of his craftsmanship can still be seen on the east coast of Florida today. After WentWorth relocated, George returned to the field of transporting goods until he retired in 2010. In retirement, George kept busy by obtaining a part-time position as a Crossing Guard. His free time consisted of enjoying cookouts with his family, getting into mischief with his grandchildren, cruising with his Suga Baby (Lee Esther), spending quality time with his pal/grandson (Dwayne James Jr. AKA DJ), fishing with his good buddy/nephew (Randy Scott), and sitting on the patio sipping a cold glass of orange juice admiring his wife in her happy place, her garden. George had a passion for fashion, hats and boots in particular. He was a debonair dresser. He knew quality at its finest and created his own fashion sense. He was in a league all of his own and he did not need any supporters. Their Love Story One Sabbath evening (Saturday) George was inclined to be baptized. As a deaconess of the church, Sis. Lee Esther Cornish was on duty providing fresh towels and words of encouragement to the baptismal candidates, this included George. After the baptism, George and Lee were officially introduced by an elder member of the church. That opened the door for George to invite Lee on a date. However, Lee had other obligations and respectfully yet eagerly declined. George did not give up there. He was persistent and eventually convinced Lee to go out on a date with five simple words, “Don’t worry, you’ll like me.” Lee took him up on his offer and the rest is history. George and Lee Esther were married on June 4, 1978, and have celebrated over 45 years of marital bliss. Additionally, George never lost his love for Christ. He served as an usher, a deacon, and a devoted member of the Salem Seventh Day Adventist Church until his passing. George Leaves to cherish his memories a devoted wife, Lee Esther Jones; Four loving children, Tyrone (Joyce Ann) Brihm, Jairus (Jennifer) Jones, Jenny (Bobby Jr.) Mann, and Danyell (Wendell) Johnson; Fourteen amazing grandchildren, Tyrone Brihm Jr., Tyreek Brihm, Bobby Mann III, Tytiana Brihm, Jada Mann, Dwayne James Jr., Kavaric Brihm, Kamello Brihm, Nyla Mann, Kemet Johnson, Kyra Mann, Khalid Johnson, Yoni Jonhson, Yeshua Johnson; One adorable great-granddaughter, Rhemedy Brihm; Three siblings, Ulysses McClover, Eula Mae Walker, Defina (Jeff) McGriff; Two honorary siblings, Curtis McGriff (brother-in-law), and Frankie Jones (Sister-in-law); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

George Jones

February 22, 1954 - February 12, 2024