Wayne Mitchell Jones

Wayne Mitchell Jones passed away on August 30, 2020, surrounded by his loving family, after a miraculous 3 ½ year battle with lung cancer. He was born in Laurel, MS on April 8, 1947 to Thelma Wheeler Jones and Wyatt Jones. Wayne was a graduate of R.H. Watkins High School, where he was known as “Mickey”. He went on to graduate from the University of Houston and became an Air Force Veteran.

Wayne was known as “Papa” to all who loved him. His life was a strong testimony to his faith in God, which was evident in the love that was felt by everyone he met. His biggest prayer was that everyone would have a personal relationship with the Lord, and now he is resting in His arms.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Thelma Wheeler Jones and Wyatt Jones, his brother, E. J. Ausbon, and his sisters, Betty Jones and Loyce Jones Smith.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Cheryl Bock Jones, and his adored children, Lara Jones Jensen (Lars), Richard Skip Savoie (Lena), Aimee Savoie Beske (Kyle), and Jennifer Jones Martinez (John). He is also survived by nine precious grandchildren, Lars, Alec, Baron, Seth, Erika, Kate, Sven, John, and Jagger, his siblings, Gale Jones Sanders and Steven Jones (Anita), as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank everyone in the medical community who has been an integral part of his journey these past few years, especially Dr. Thomas Nuttli (pulmonologist), Dr. Ka-Yan Tong (primary care physician), and Dr. Jayne Gurtler (oncologist), as well as Sheila and Leigh. We would also like to thank Compassus Hospice and The Sister Servants of Mary who helped us care for him at the end. Papa will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Wayne’s life on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Celebration Church Kenner, 3550 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065. Visitation will be held from 10AM-12PM with a memorial service to begin at 12PM.

Face masks are mandatory to attend any gathering. Thank you for your consideration.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital ( www.stjude.org ) or The Sister Servants of Mary, Ministers to the Sick ( www.sisterservantsofmary.org ).