Freddie Bernard "Doothie" Jones

Freddie Bernard "Doothie" Jones, age 71, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, in Dallas, Texas, after a brief illness. He was born on May 4, 1953, in San Angelo, Texas, to Rev. Earl Lee Jones and Martha Lee King. A life-long resident of San Angelo, Freddie grew up there and graduated from Central High School. He worked as a self-employed businessman in the car detailing and automotive industry. Freddie was a faithful believer in Christ and a long-standing member of Alexander Temple Church of God in Christ, where he served as Deacon and Treasurer until his health declined.

This past year, Freddie moved to the DFW area to be near his only living brother. In his leisure time, he was well-known in the community, often seen socializing, attending local funerals, dining at Whataburger, and staying informed by reading and watching the news.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his granddaughter, Amor Payne; his sisters, Mary Jean Fairman, Norma Jean Jones, and Bobbie Nell Bonner; and his brother, Earl Lee Jones.

Freddie is survived by his sister, Carolyn Marshall of Dallas; his brother, Ray King (Vernise Scales) of Dallas; his daughters, Jeana Lacy (Derrick) of San Antonio and Fredda Bryson of San Antonio; his granddaughter, Jaylin Dunn of San Antonio; and his grandson, Makai White of San Antonio. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, as well as his special friend, Pastor Johnny (Jackie) Allen.

The family expresses deep gratitude to Willie Marshall, Jr. of Dallas for his compassion and support during Freddie's final days, as well as to his baby brother Ray King for being his brother’s keeper and for his fatherly role in Freddie’s daughters’ lives.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Harper Funeral Home (2606 Southland Blvd, San Angelo, Texas, 76904). The service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Alexander Temple Church of God in Christ (234 West 9th Street, San Angelo, TX 76903). The burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery.

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