Isaac Jones

Isaac “Bro” Jones, Jr. was born to the union of the late Isaac Jones, Sr and Angelina

Washington Jones. Born October 6, 1942, in New Orleans, LA to the late he was

the second of 9 children. He departed this life October 24,2022 at 80 years of age

in Austin, Texas.

Isaac was baptized at an early age at St. Marks Baptist Church in Gretna, Louisiana by

Pastor Tremble. He was educated in New Orleans public schools.

Well known as a hard worker, Isaac was a dedicated and proficient welder for

many years at Avondale Shipyards and eventually retired from Todd shipyards.

He was a firm believer in standing on his convictions and often shared his life

experiences with children, grandchildren, family and friends and anyone who

stood still long enough to listen. Isaac loved to dress well, eat well, and had

mastered one the best banana pudding recipes on the Westbank.

From childhood and well into adulthood he could often be found standing behind

his fishing pole.

Like many native New Orleanians after Hurricane Katrina he relocated to and

became a resident of Austin Texas until the time of his passing.

Isaac leaves to cherish his memories: 7 sons , Isaac Jones, III; Steven Hall, Darvin

Hall, Carl Hall (Shirlene), Carrasio Hall , Kenyan Jones and Isaac Idris Jones, Jr., 3

daughters Ebony Hall, Nyette Hall Price (Gregory), , Mashawn Hall. His loving and

devoted companion, Diane Jackson. 38 grandchildren, 61 great grandchildren. 3

sisters ; Joyce Jones, Theresa Jones and Phyllis D. Jason.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Isaac Jones, Sr. and Angelina

Washington Jones, 4 sons, Byron Hall, Timicka Hall, Isaac Johnson and Idris

Johnson, , 1 daughter; Larnita Redell Hall ; 2 brothers, Charles Jones, Sr. , Curtis

Jones, 3 sisters, Lillian Jones , Rosemary “Piggy” Jones and Angelina Jones.