Leander Jones Jr.

Leander Jones Jr. was born on September 2, 1955 to the late Leander Hones Sr. and the Late Mary Louise Jones.  He went home to be with the Lord on September 19, 2022, surrounded by his wife and family.

Leander graduated from North Lenoir High School and furthered his education at Lenoir Community College.  He was employed at DuPont in Kinston, N.C. He worked in biomaterials industry where he produced hair products.  He had his own business Leander Jones and Sons Masonry, where he designed unique stonework of firepits, patios, sidewalks, steps, ect..

Leander attended First Rock Baptist Church where he played guitar.  Leander was the lead singer and guitar player with The Kingsman.  He was an excellent guitar player and always entertained his family and friends with love and joy.

Leander was preceded in death by his parents. Leander Jones Sr. and Mary Louise Jones; siblings Milton Jones Sr. Cary Brown, and Gwendolyn Jones.

Leander leaves behind to cherish his memories his loving wife Doris Adams-Jones of the home; his siblings Cynthia (Pastor Aaron) Jarman of LaGrange, NC, Ingrid Lemons of Atlanta, GA, Michael Jones of Washington, DC, Teresa Jones of LaGrange, NC, Andrea Jones of Atlanta GA, Ronnie Jones of Atlanta, Ga, and Cheryl Jones-Edwards, of Atlanta, GA; one sister-in-law Evelyn Adams; two Brothers-in-law Wilbert (Jean) Adams and Benjamin (Elouise) Adams; loving nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

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