06.02.09
In remembrance of a great man
Please feel free to post or write whatever sentiments that you would like to share with the Jones family here… we will make sure that they receive a scrapbook of everyone’ posts
In Remembrance of Pastor Oliver Jones…
…God’s man of integrity, in precept and by example
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Gina Vega said,
June 2, 2009 at 3:44 pm
I don’t know where to start….but I thank God for allowing me to have Pastor Jones as my Pastor. He had such an impact on my life. Had it not been for his teaching and not sugar coating the word of God I do not know what I would have done then the trials came. And boy do they come. But I thank God for the foundation that was taught to me through the teachings of Pastor and Sister Jones. Thank you Pastor Jones for being such an awesome example and for loving us as we are and teaching us how to be what God wants us to be. You will be greatly missed, never forgotten, and always in our hearts. Sister Jones, Tasha, Keisha, & Courtney, we love you guys and you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Vega Family
Gina, Ben, Cindy, Ben Jr., Nico, Isaac, Jesse, Joe, Genesis, Lilly, & Daniel
Serena Chenier said,
June 2, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Wheew! All I can say is, “What a MIGHTY MAN of GOD!!!”
Oliver, you were the first example of a positive male figure that I’d ever known. For years I thought that’d not existed until 1992, you became the father that I never had. You provoked change in me… You compelled me to get out of my lifestyle of mess and commit to a lifestyle of serving God and maturing in ministry.
Your labor was not in vain. I will honor your legacy by pressing on to fulfill the call that God has on my life.
Love You,
Serena
Yvette Isom-Drake said,
June 2, 2009 at 4:32 pm
I know my Uncle has gone home to be with the his maker. He was a “MIghty Man of GOD” and will truly be missed. I shared with him back in December of 1994 when I first received the gift of tongues. He encouraged me to pray in my pray language and said that GOD would move mountains in my life…and I’m here today waving “the blood-stained banner” in my hands. “Thank you Uncle Oliver for your words of praise and for the rejoicing words of song I would hear in your voice everytime we spoke.” This was the last song we sang together:
“Our GOD is an awesome GOD he reigns from heaven
above with wisdom, power, and love…Our GOD is an
awesome GOD!!!”
I LOVE YOU and will continue to keep our family lifted in prayer.
Mrs. Coretta Conant said,
June 2, 2009 at 5:15 pm
I had the pleasure of working with Pastor Jones over 15 years ago. I will miss his bright smile and his words of encouragement. My prayers are extened to his family.
Shay Marshall said,
June 2, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Words can not describe the significant impact Pastor Oliver Jones contributed toward my life. I know the core of who I‘m today, solely rest upon the uncompromising word of faith that Pastor Jones has taught, demonstrated and lived before me. I shared the opportunity of serving under Pastor Jones leadership; I know with out a doubt he is truly a man of unquestionable character and unmoved faith that brought a whole new meaning to “living for Christ as a lifestyle”.
Pastor Jones I give you double honor, because of your life many lives have been saved. You will definitely not be forgotten, for your foot print represents everywhere you’ve gone and impacted lives, your hand print signifies every man you’ve laid hands on for deliverance, your voice which symbolizes the words that echoes in the back sliders ear, your heart denotes the love you gave in spite of what was not given in return and most of all your spirit that freely sacrificed itself for others soul,
Truly you have left your mark and ran your race. You have fought a good fight, welcome home Pastor Oliver Jones; God’s good and faithful servant.
I love you
Shay
Jason Chenier said,
June 2, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Very few people fulfill there life calling, it was an honor to meet someone who did. He made a major impact on my life.
marsha sparks said,
June 2, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Pastor Jones will truly be missed.he was an inspiration in my like, he not only married me and my husband (Robert) he was our pastor.My prayers are with the Jones family.His eye is on the sparrow
Tamara Hampton said,
June 3, 2009 at 3:02 am
To My Uncle Oliver,
You were a very good man that was a great example to me in my early life as a teenager. I am a Evangelist now on fire for God.
But the devil has no authority in my families lives. I prayed for you to be healed and you have gone with The Lord, and God will still be God. I don’t know why you are gone. But more people are going to get healed and souls are still going to be saved. The devil has made me more mad for taking my family member away. My goal in life is to travel the world and tell people about Jesus, raise the died and heal the sick.
I want to let everyone know, don’t let your hearts be troubled. Death is not from God and God cannot give you any sicknesses or diseases that He did not create.
Rev Kevin & Brenda Jackson said,
June 3, 2009 at 4:05 am
Pastor Oliver Jones, my friend, spiritual father who made a strong impact in our lives. He was there when we were in the valley and at the top of the mountain. We are going to miss you deeply but we know for a fact you were truly a man of God. You taught us very strong principles in which we still live by. We salute you sir with highest honors, “Well done thy good and faithful servant”.
Loving memory
Kevin,Brenda, and Rainee Jackson
Glenda (Shreveport) said,
June 3, 2009 at 4:29 am
To our family:
Now, that my uncle Oliver is gone, we must count it all joy, because just as he lived, he always kept a song in his heart. Along with him preaching from his soul. I will cherish the last conversation, I had with him and hold on to the laughter and old stories, he shared with me about my Dad, Johnnyboy. I thank God for blessing me in that moment with such a beautiful, fun, loving uncle. I can hear one of my favorite songs, he sang. “I’m satisfied with Jesus”. So family remember, we shall be caught up with him in the sky one day. And oh! what a time that will be, when we all see King Jesus, so just let go and let him fly free.
Dr. Valerie Cooper said,
June 3, 2009 at 4:52 am
I know Pastor Jones only by reputation. I work with his daughter Natasha. But I want to say “To God be the Glory” I appreciate and give honor to this Man of God, a Man of Valor because he did, said and thought everything God the Father had required of Him. Now it was time for Pastor J to get His reward and get ready for the marriage Supper of the Lamb. Be strong family, Pastor Jones is waiting on you, DON”T LET HIM DOWN!
MelVinice Broussard said,
June 3, 2009 at 2:50 pm
I didn’t know Pastor Jones personally, but I work with his sister, Freddie Isom. I know this family to be a christian family with a strong belief in God. So, family continue to trust in God because he will bring you through this very difficult time. My sympathy to the entire family, you are in my prayers.
Kim LeDay said,
June 3, 2009 at 4:49 pm
To God be the glory! Pastor Oliver was truly a man of God. I remember meeting him in Lake Charles at United Christian Fellowship church. He preached a mighty word! I can remember running into him at the clinic where I was employeed in Houston. Seeing him minister the word of God to the staff and others was remarkable. He got six people saved in one shift! I will truly miss him. To the family, stay in encourage. God bless.
Bettye Duplantier said,
June 3, 2009 at 6:10 pm
The Jones & Isom Families
Bettye Duplantier said,
June 3, 2009 at 6:10 pm
The Jones & Isom Families
Bettye Duplantier said,
June 3, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Sorry for the two extra pages started. This is just a test and the only way to pass it is to trust GOD. You know the Lord so , this is the time to have Faith and let Him have His way. He has promised to never leave you alone. I pray that you will have strength to endure what is to come. God bless you all.
wendell jones &family said,
June 4, 2009 at 1:46 pm
wendell jones out of lakecharles you will be missed uncle oliver jones my heart goes out to your family ,i loved you as much as i admired you as growing up you an my dad were great inpirations to all of us comming up and also being a strong man of GOD as you an my father ,you will be missed but i know GOD has a better plan GOD BLESS YOU ALL THANK YOU. mrWENDELL A JONES &FAMILY.
Christopher & Bridget Gallien said,
June 4, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Pastor Oliver you will be missed by all. I can remember going to the church the as a newly married woman and being welcomed by all. Pastor suprised me, by putting on the spot for GOD through song, we all know that NO is not an option. Everytime after that when we went to the church I made sure to have practiced a spirtual just in case. My family and I love you through Christ Jesus and we will never forget.
May God Bless the Jones and our sincere prayers are with you.
Mary Walker said,
June 4, 2009 at 2:02 pm
To the Jones & Mountain Top Family:
What can I say about my friend, Oliver. He definitely was a MAN OF GOD! We have been friends since the early 80s, we worked at Trunkline Gas together. I was there at the beginning when the Lord called him out to start Mountain Top. We shared many Christian experiences between our churches, Wheeler Avenue & Mountain Top which helped each of us to grow stronger in the Lord. He loved the Lord with all his heart. If he did not agree with something or was not sure, he would ask the Lord about it to get the right answer.
Through all his sickness, he would call, just checking in and see what was going on. Always asking how everyone at the job was doing. When he calls, he would say, the Lord put you on my mind; of course, I would tell him what was going on!
Last time I talked to him was about two months ago and he sounded so good, voice clear and he was on the road to recovery. Needed a little therapy to make his adjustments and he woul be fine. He was right, he is fine now, no pain or adjustments to be made because the Lord has finished the job.
You are in my prayers and God’s blessing upon you doing this time of adjustment for you. The foundation has been laid, you just continue to build as the Lord leads.
Your Sister In Christ
Mary Walker
Dennis and Marilyn Black said,
June 4, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Dear Sonovia and Family,
Dennis and I were very sorry to hear that Oliver had passed away. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Dennis and Marilyn
Bonnie and Stan Deming said,
June 4, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Oliver and Sonovia were our across-the-street neighbors for many years while Courtney and one of his sisters were growing up. We always enjoyed waving to Oliver and calling “hello” to each other and visiting in the driveway. He’d offer wisdom and we’d share a chuckle about life. Stan and I liked having them as neighbors.
We are saddened by Oliver’s death and we offer our condolences to Sonovia and Courtney and the rest of the family. Peace be with you.
Bonnie and Stan
Terrence Campbell said,
June 4, 2009 at 8:35 pm
My Pastor, Oliver Jones. What a man of God. As others have mentioned, words do little justice to clearly and holistically describe such a man. Pastor Jones not only taught the word, believed on word, but actually lived out the word, in radiant color! In this present day, one would be hard-pressed to find a man so eagar and zealous to point others to the Cross as Christ intended. I visited with Pastor two weeks before his homegoing, and he gave me two obvious instructions. One, he sternly implored that I do not settle for mediocrity as a man of God, but that I should be “God’s man.” A man upholding a notable standard of character and integrity concerning the faith. Secondly, to simply “stay ready.” It is my intent to express my gratitude to my Pastor and the life he lived as well as the impact that he had on me by living up to the measure of potential that he saw in me. With love, Terrence and Cindi Campbell
gweelo4040 said,
June 4, 2009 at 8:50 pm
We remember as children when Nora and Oliver would come to visit us for the summer. Oliver would pay us nickles to call him uncle little did we know that Momma had sent them to us, when Duck and Oliver would try to out sing each other and when he taught the smaller children the nursery rhymes all wrong. These fun times and long hot summers are fun memories that we will carry for the rest of our earlhly lives but the memory of the man that he became will always be remembered. To Nobie, we love you because you loved our uncle and cared for him as only Christ can give you the strength to do. What an example to two of you have given this family.
We thank God for allowing Oliver this man of God to be apart of our lives.
The James Family
Timeka Kelly (Mimi) said,
June 5, 2009 at 12:05 am
What a great man of God…
I am so thankful for Pastor Jones being an influential part of my life. He has thought me how to live, he taught me the Word of God, and he taught me that I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me. I received my foundation of learning the word of God with Pastor Jones. He has planted seeds in me that have grown to harvest. Yes, without the words being said, he will be missed – He fought a good fight and now is the time for him to be crowned. I will always share and hold the radiant memories of my Pastor. He has bless my life in unimaginable ways
Mountain Top Family continues to be strong and carry on the legacy to serve and live out the vision that Pastor Jones sought after.
Mrs. Jones I will always love you – you are such a powerful women.
Love
Timeka Marshall-Kelly
Taneshra Jackson said,
June 5, 2009 at 3:34 am
It is with great sorrow and joy that I write this.
“To God be the glory” is the first thing I think about when I think of my pastor. I weep because of the loss MTSEM and the Jones family has suffered, butI am thankful to God that He allowed His faithful servant to remain on Earth, for as long as He did, so Pastor Jones could touch so many lives–including mine.
–To the Jones family, I pray that the peace of God comforts your family in this time of sorrow.Just remember
“God don’t make no mistakes”
Clara Hall Farley said,
June 5, 2009 at 5:15 am
Dear Sonovia and Family,
The BTW Class of 1965 were very sorry to hear that Oliver one of our dear clasmates had passed away.Our prayers are with your family.You have our
sincere sympathy.
The BTW Class of 1965
Hazel Carter said,
June 5, 2009 at 5:34 am
Pastor Jones, I am so glad to have had a chance to be a part of your spritual guidance. I must say l will miss your phone calls because we always kept in touch. I know everything is o.k. now because you always told me absent in the body but present with the lord. So family be strong god is in control now all we can do is hold on to the words he taught us and we shall meet again.
YOUR SISTER IN CHRIST HAZEL AND FAMILY
Leonard & Deborah Collins said,
June 6, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Leonard and I pray that the peace of God will comfort your family in your time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you and you have our sincere sympathy. Both Pastor and Sister Jones have truly made a positive impact upon our lives. Mountaintop Southeast Ministries, you embraced us with your love when we needed it most. While there at Mountaintop, we were taught the uncompromising Word of God. We learned how to walk by faith and how to be bold and stand on the Word of God. Pastor Jones will truly be missed. He was a true soldier. He fought the good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith.
We love you all and will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Leonard & Deborah Collins
Mrs. Melvyn Player Vaughn said,
June 7, 2009 at 1:51 am
To The Jones Family,
Words cannot express the sadness I felt when I learned of Oliver’s demise from his sister Nora. I have known his family since high school at BTW. I considered him a friend. I pray that memories will sustain you and keep you in the days ahead.
His legacy will live forever in the hearts of those left behind. Rest in peace, Oliver!!!
Mrs. Melvyn Player Vaughn
BTW Class of 1966
Shreveport, Louisiana
Debra Riley said,
June 8, 2009 at 10:29 pm
I thank God that I had a chance to know Pastor Jones. He was a man after God’s own heart. He taught me how to walk in love and how to love people. He was the only man that ever came close to being a father figure in my life. I will always remember his gentle smile, his kind words, and his heart of gold. He will always be remembered. Love Debra.
Sister Jones, Be Strong in the Lord and the Power of His Might.