Life's Reflections Mr. Clarence Leon Jones, Sr. was born on February 10, 1928, to the late Minnie Black Jones and Deacon James Lee Edward Jones. He grew up to be a well-liked and respected man, who strived for success in every endeavor and encouraged others to do the same. Being the success-driven person that he was, he held several notable positions in his church including: the church treasurer, chairman of the trustee board, and superintendent of the Sunday school. He was also a life-time member in the Masonic Lodge, the Lexington Farmer's Association, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (N.A.A.C.P.) Mr. Jones was a hard working man and throughout the years he was employed by companies such as: Lexington County School District, Owens Steel and Gaston Cooper, and AT&T (which he retired from in 1990.) Clarence Jones, Sr., was married to Lila M. Pough on October 23, 1952. He was preceded in death by: 12 brothers and sisters; 3 sons: Michael S. Jones, Clarence L. Jones, Jr., and Roger Goldsboro, 1 great-grandson: Zion B. Seawright, and a loving companion Mrs. Louise "Tump" Austin. He leaves to cherish his beloved memories: 1 daughter, Mrs. Linda J. Seawright (Robert), Columbia, SC; 3 sons: T. Donnie Jones (Valarie), Larry Livingston (Mary) both of Pelion, SC, and Russell Ashley (Sarah) of Williston, SC; 1 daughter-in-law: Rosa T. Jones, Columbia, SC; 5 step-children: Mrs. Juanita A. Casteal (Mannie), North, SC, Randy (Ellen) Austin, Chapin, SC; Johnny Lee (Eartha) Austin, Ray Austin, and Donald Austin all of Pelion, SC; 5 sister-in-laws: Lois Jones, Philadelphia, PA, Dorothy White, Henrietta Davis, Margie Pough, all of Swansea, SC, Edna Pough and Hazella Colter both of Columbia, SC; 1 brother-in-law: David (Lena) Pough of Swansea, SC; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A special thanks is extended to James"Bubba" Jones and Tim "Truck" Robinson for all of your love and support. "God Saw You Getting Tired" God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be so he put his arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me" With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away and although we love you dearly we could not make you stay. A Golden heart stopped beating hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

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Visitation for the late Clarence Leon Jones Sr. will be held on Friday, March 8, 2013 at the J.H. Robinson Funeral Home, 190 Railroad ave,. Wagener, SC from 2pm until 7pm. FUNERAL SERVICES Services for Mr. Clarence Jones Sr. will be on held on Saturday March 9, 2013 at 12:00 noon at Hall Hill Baptist Church, Swansea, SC.