Granvel Louis Jones

Granvel Louis Jones, 74, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, in Ackerman, MS. He was born February 5, 1948, in Oktibbeha County, MS, to Geneva Jones Lovvorn. Louis retired as Police Chief for the town of Sturgis, MS, but he remained active as a painting contractor. He was a member of the Sturgis Baptist Church. Louis was a veteran of the Vietnam war and was also an active member of the Sturgis Masonic Lodge #365.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Sturgis Baptist Church with Rev. Junior Davis and Rev. Mike Sanders officiating. Coleman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Burial will follow in McClelland Cemetery near Sturgis, MS. Visitation will be held Monday, August 15, 2022, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home, and one hour prior to service time at the church on Tuesday.

Louis is survived by his wife, Gaye(Swindle) Jones of Sturgis, MS; 2 daughters, Tammy(Shane) Jenkins of Weir, MS, and Mandy Jones-Page of Sturgis, MS; 1 son, Jim Jones of Sturgis, MS; 1 sister, Sandra Sanders of Ackerman, MS; 6 grandchildren, Alexa Jones, Chance Jenkins, Michael Louis Page, Abby Jones, Maddie Page, and Parker Jones; 2 brothers-in-law, Billy Swindle of Ackerman, MS, and Gene Swindle of Sturgis, MS. He also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews.

Louis was preceded in death by his mother, Geneva Jones Lovvorn.

Memorials may be made to the Sturgis Masonic Lodge #365, or to the Shriners Hospital for Children.