Ted Alton Jones

Ted Alton Jones Sr., passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the age of 95. Ted was born on December 27, 1929, in Baton Rouge, to Albert and Pauline Jones.

Ted was a proud graduate of Northeast University, graduating in 1956, where he played football under the guidance of Coach Jim Malone. He then went on to become an Area Supervisor for BREC for 30 years.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Ted found joy in spending time at his farm, where he raised cattle. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spending time with his friends and family.

Ted is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty Gambrell Jones; daughter, Stacy Jones Cleveland (Steven); son, Ted A. Jones, Jr. (Debbie); grandchildren, Bronson Jones, Britton (Valarie) Jones, Cody (Jana) Cleveland, and Clayton (Katie) Cleveland; and great-grandchildren, Sadie Blanchard, Maddox Jones, Karson Jones, Palmer Grace Cleveland, Clayton Mack Cleveland, and Case Michael Cleveland.

He was preceded in death by his father, Albert M. Jones Sr.; his mother, Pauline Easley Jones; sister, Jerry Jones LeBeau; brother, Albert M. Jones Jr.; and his good friends, Buck Morgan and Scotty Morgan.

Friends and family are invited to attend the visitation, which will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home, located at 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA. A Memorial Service will follow beginning at 11:00 AM. The graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, in Roselawn Memorial Park, located at 4045 North St., Baton Rouge, LA.