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Elvis "Buddy" Jones

September 24, 1937 — January 22, 2021

Elvis “Buddy” Jones passed away peacefully on January 22, 2021 with his family at his side. He was 83 years of age. Beloved husband of Barbara Thibodeaux Jones. Loving father of Vicky Jones Ledet (Carl) and the late Todd Jones. Grandfather of Laine K. Ledet and the late Joshua Ledet. Great-grandfather of Hayden Pecarrere. Step-grandfather of Carl Wilson (Stacy). Step-grandfather of Carlie and Caitlyn Wilson. Brother of the late Christopher Spera and Bobby Jones. Brother-in-law of Beverly Galliano (Ronald), Faye Danos (the late Golzie), the late Rita Haydel (Abner) and Robert “Bob” Thibodeaux. Son of the late Mary Bennett Spera and Herman Jones. Also survived by his dear friend, Joseph Pecarrere along with many loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Buddy was born in Gainesville, MS and was a longtime resident of the Westbank and retired from J. Ray McDermott as a diesel mechanic. He was an elaborate story teller and avid horse racing fan. Buddy never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He will be sadly missed.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Heart of Hospice for their care and compassion.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Visitation at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Boulevard, Marrero, LA on Monday, February 1, 2021 from 11am to 1 pm. A Memorial Mass will follow in the funeral home chapel. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park, Gretna, LA.

Respectful of current guidelines, all attendees must wear their own mask and practice distancing.

Family and friends are encouraged to share their condolences, stories and memories by visiting: www.mothefunerals.com .
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Monday, February 1, 2021

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

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1225 Whitney Ave

, Terrytown, LA 70056

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