May George rest in peace. Clarence B. Wright Funeral Home Inc. - Irvington. Published in The Star-Ledger on Jan. 4, 2019. Share George's life story with friends and family. I'm glad I had the opportunity to talk to George a week before he passed. Then we would look at each other and start giggling. Amongst Jackson, other country artists paid tribute to Jones such as Patty Loveless Share to let others add their own memories and condolences. You would hunch your shoulders and smirk, Maybe, maybe not today. Kid Rock performs at the funeral service for George Jones at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. ( Psalms 9:9,10). My football enemy and breakfast friend. To the Family of George Jones, Jr.: My family has known George for many years as he was my cousin, Aron Jones father. You have our deepest sympathies and may God comfort you during this sad and difficult time, amen. Thousands of fans camped out long hours before sunrise in hopes of honoring the man behind the voice that defined the genre of country music for decades. Rick Diamond/Getty Images for GJ Memorial George Jones was laid to rest at an emotional service You have our deepest sympathies and may God comfort you during this sad and difficult time, amen. Close friends of the late country singer shared memory after memory of Jones at the service taking place at the Grand Ole Opry. To the family of George Jones. From the day I met you & Mrs. Diane, we all just clicked. George was always kind and generous with a great sense of humor. I had not spoken with him in a long time. Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content. To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our, May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76, My condolences for your loss. Our favorite conversation went like this: you would say, She's on her way to pick me up. Your jokes, laughter & spirit will truly be missed. I would look at you and say,Behave. Back on May 2, 2013, Alan Jackson performed He Stopped Loving Her Today at the funeral service of George Jones. This was one of the most emotional tributes in country music. Wishing your family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hands. To the Family of George Jones, Jr. My family has know George for many years as he was the Father of Aron Jones, our cousin. This is to give respect, to remember, and to commemorate The Possum, as one of the greatest country legends of all time. For a guy who sang so many sad songs, George Jones left behind a lot of laughs. You have my deepest condolences. George was a kind and generous man with a wonderful sense of humor. Plant a tree to honor the memory of your loved one. Send your deepest condolences with fresh flowers. May God continue to comfort you and your family. George Jones Jr. Newark father, brother, grandfather, and uncle, 65 George Edward Jones Jr., 65, of Newark, N.J., was called home on Dec. 31, 2018. The funeral was broadcast live on cable music television channels CMT and GAC and in a nod to simpler times when Jones was at his biggest on all local television networks.