Clarence Albert Jones Sr.
- Clarence Albert Jones Sr.
Published 12:00 am Friday, March 25, 2022
A celebration of life for Clarence Albert “Poppa-Stoppa” Jones Sr.,102, at 10 a.m. will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church, 321 Center Street, New Iberia, LA. Rev. Allen Randle Sr., Pastor. Pastor David Jones will officiate the service. Entombment will follow in Holy Family Mausoleum. Clarence peacefully slipped into eternity on Friday, March 18, 2022, at his residence in New Iberia.
Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Clarence was born on Saturday, October 4, 1919, to the union of the late Sylvio and Irene Curley Jones in Loreauville. He was a lifelong resident of New Iberia and was married to the late Mathilda Benjamin Jones. In 2019, he was presented a proclamation from Parish President Larry Richard to commemorate his 100th birthday celebration.
Clarence leaves to celebrate his century of life four children, Hilda (Joseph) Evans, Sylvio Jones, Junius Jones and Ernest (Theresa) Jones; three daughters and son-in-law; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife and parents he was also preceded in death by six children, Mathilda, Norris, Clarence Jr., Baby Ella, Mary and Anna Bell.
Personal condolences may be expressed to the family at carneyfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements are entrusted to Carney Funeral Home of Lafayette.