Lawrence M. Jones, 91

South Granville, NY Lawrence M. Jones passed away Feb. 15, 2009 in the comfort of his family.

 

Larry was born on May 8, 1917 in West Pawlet, Vt., the son of John and Margaret (Morehouse) Jones.

 

Out of school, Larry went to work for the Hebron Town Highway Department. He then found employment at what is now known as Telescope casual Furniture of Granville, New York where he remained for 68 years.

 

Larry was the organist at the Granville Baptist Church and the South Granville Baptist Church. He also was a guest organist at various churches for over 70 years. Larry was a member of the Granville Masonic Lodge #55 for over 50 years.

 

Larry was predeceased by his parents, four sisters and three brothers.

 

Survivors are his sister Doris Petty and her husband Willis of Fort Edward, Donald Baker and his wife Diane, Thomas Baker and his wife Donna and Nathaniel Baker and his wife Annie all of Granville. A special nephew Robert Jones of Ocean Isle, N.C.

 

On behalf of Larry, the family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude for the many prayers, cards and visits extended to Larry. Special thanks to Telescope Casual Furniture and Kathy Juckett for the support and care shown to Larry.

 

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at noon at the Granville Baptist Church, Quaker St. Granville. Friends were invited to call on Tuesday at the Church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Following the funeral service there will be a luncheon in the Fellowship Hall of the Church.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice in Larry’s name.

 

Arrangements are under the direction of the Robert M King Funeral Home.