Alvin Glenn Jones

Obituary

Funeral Service for Alvin Glenn Jones, 77, of Nacogdoches, will be at 10:00 am on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Laird Funeral Home with Bro. Sonny Scarborough officiating. Interment will follow at Old North Church Cemetery.

Mr. Jones passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, in Lufkin. He was born on August 28, 1941, in Nacogdoches son of George Alvin Jones and Era Allred Jones.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Laird Funeral Home.

Alvin was born and raised in Nacogdoches County and graduated from Woden High School. Upon his completion of high school, he joined The United States Army. Upon returning to civilian life, he began working at Foretravel and remained there for over 27 years, retiring as a supervisor. Alvin was a great father to his precious daughters, and he loved them endlessly. He was blessed with the birth of his granddaughters, who lovingly called him “Paw”, and when his first grandson, Trevor, was born, he was elated to have a boy in the family! Alvin enjoyed playing the piano, fishing, hunting, and the occasional dancing to country music at the VFW. He was also a very proud member of the National Rifle Association. Alvin will forever be remembered as the sweet man who made everyone around him feel special, and for his wicked sense of humor.

Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Lillian “Sissy” Jones of Nacogdoches; daughters: Teresa Barkat and husband, Habib of Nacogdoches, Judy Samad and husband, Hanzil of Longbeach, CA, Glenda Hannah of Moscow; granddaughters: Leila Mantooth of Nacogdoches, Brianna Lewis and husband, Pat of Nacogdoches, Danielle Smith and husband, Michael, Amber Holloway of Nacogdoches, Laysha Samad and Fatima Samad both of Long Beach, Ca; great grandchildren: Trevor Smith, Kiley Smith, Peyton Lewis, Presley Samad, Addison Lewis, McKenzie Tiedt, Kelsey Tiedt, and Audrey Smith; sister, Sue Evans of Nacogdoches, along with nieces, nephews, and other family and close friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George Alvin Jones and Era Allred Jones, and his brothers, Russell Jones, and Jerry Jones.

Serving as pallbearers will be Don Kirkley, Trevor Smith, Andy Beall, Eddy Jones, Pat Lewis, and Wesley Smith. Honorary pallbearer will be Michael Jarmakovitz.

In lieu of flowers donation can be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.