Portrait of Lonnie R. Jones

Obituary · Lafayette, TN

Lonnie R. Jones

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Lonnie will be deeply missed by all who loved them.

"Say not in grief, 'they are no more,' but live in thankfulness that they were."
— Hebrew proverb
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The family of Lonnie R. Jones of Lafayette, TN announces his passing, and invites all who knew him to remember him here.

What we offer here is gratitude wrapped in remembrance.

Some doors close softly, and still leave the room changed.

Mr. Lonnie R. Jones, age 77, of Westmoreland, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at Wilson Vanderbilt in Lebanon. Funeral services for Lonnie Jones are scheduled to be conducted on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11 AM, from The Chapel of Alexander Funeral Home, with Brother Glenn Ramsey officiating. Interment will follow in The Shrum Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 4 PM until 9 PM, and on Thursday from 8 AM until service time at 11 AM.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Liz Rosser Jones; Parents, Carlean and Mary Louise Smith Jones; Sister, Judy Faye Jones; Brothers, Freddie Jones, Carl "Hix" Jones, and Hubert Jones; and Brothers-in-law, Tommy Christian, Ralph Duffer, and Larry Sebert.

Lonnie is survived by;

Sons,

Roger Jones and wife, Andrea

Derek Jones and companion, Felecia Morgan

Sisters,

Gertie Christian

Kathy Duffer

Janet Sebert

Brother,

Raymond Jones and wife, Wilma

Grandchildren,

Rachel Medlin and husband, Jayson

Devan Cox and husband, Curtis

Hailey Gaston and husband, Tyson

Madison Jones

Mason Jones

Morgan Jones

Maverick Jones

Hayden Jones

Hassie Jones

Great-Grandchildren,

Allison, Jakeb, and Evie Medlin

Andi and Sunnie Cox

Maddox Jones

His dog,

Buddy

Many Nieces, Nephews, and Extended Family also survive.

Service Information

  • Visitation
    Alexander Funeral Home (Lafayette)209 E Locust Street, Lafayette, TN, 37083
  • Visitation
    Alexander Funeral Home (Lafayette)209 E Locust Street, Lafayette, TN, 37083
  • Funeral Service
    Alexander Funeral Home (Lafayette)209 E Locust Street, Lafayette, TN, 37083
  • Interment
    Shrum Cemetery865 Shrum Cemetery Rd, Westmoreland, TN, 37186

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