Martinez, GA - Rev. Alvin L. Jones, Jr., 58, loving husband of 35 years to Cathy R. Jones, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 27, 2018.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at West Acres Baptist Church with Pastors Larry Harmon, Roger Bennett, and Bryan Cockrell officiating. Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Gardens.
Alvin was born in Augusta, GA and attended seminary at Columbia International University. He was the founding Pastor of Christ Community Church and Freedom Bible Church, where he was currently serving. Pastor Alvin loved the Lord and ministering to God’s people. He had a drive that applied to all areas of life – from church to UNO to sports to who could be the loudest or rhyme the best. He loved God’s Word and teaching all people how to apply it in life. His EXCITEMENT and PASSION for God will be missed by all who knew him.
Alvin was preceded in death by his father; Alvin Leroy Jones, Sr., stepfather; George Finkernagle, brother; Dennis Jones, and daughter-in-law; Kristy Stevens Jones. In addition to his wife, survivors include his son; Alvin Leroy “Lee” Jones, III, of Martinez, GA, daughter; Rachel Grace Sweeting (Brian) of Atlanta, GA, mother; Novella Finkernagle of N. Augusta, SC, step mother; Nancy Jones of Evans, GA, four brothers; Barry Jones, Steve Jones (Chris), Stanley Jones (Theresa), Jeff Jones (Sandy), three sisters; Connie Davis (Don), Deborah Leopard (Mike), Susie Curry, and one grandchild; Kyleigh H. Jones.
Pallbearers will be Charles Evans, Robert Alexander, David Thornhill, Mark Jones, Willie Walker, Scott Bedgood, Robbie Seal, and Bill Haedo.
Honorary pallbearers will be Hal Hodgens, Steve Bradley, Andrew Bryan, Ricky Coule, Charles Goodwin, Jr., Judd McKendry, Earl Saxon, Brian LaFavor, Brandon Lanier, Tony Liggins, and Alec George.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday, January 29, 2018 at the funeral home.
If so desired, memorials may be made to Freedom Bible Church, 777 Blanchard Rd. Evans, GA 30809.