Dr. Carl A. Jones

Passed 05/03/2023

In profound sorrow we announce the passing of Mr. Carl A. Jones. Celebration of Life will be Saturday, May 13, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Missionary Bible Church, 592 South Hairston Road Stone Mountain, GA 30088. Interment will be at Westview Cemetery, 1680 Westview Dr. SW Atlanta, GA 30310. Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service.

Carl Aubrey Jones was born on June 26, 1937, in Brooklyn, NY, to his parents, Lily Taylor and Wilbert M. Jones.

Carl was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong servant of Christ. He will be remembered for his unwavering faith and lifelong service in the ministry. In addition to being a minister, he worked as a registered NYC yellow taxicab driver for over fifteen years.

As an accomplished songwriter, pianist, and vocalist, Carl used his talents to minister to people all around the world. In the 1970s, he was a member of The Prayer Wheels, an evangelist group that shared the gospel through music in the United States, Canada, and Jamaica. He wrote the title track for their album entitled We're in Heaven at Last.

In 1974, Carl and his wife, June Jones, founded the evangelist group United for Christ. Their mission was to spread the gospel of Christ to people in their communities, churches, local prisons, and hospitals. As a result, many souls were won to Christ through their ministry of over twenty years.

In 1989, Carl received his Doctor of Theology, a testament to his dedication and passion for serving the Lord. He continued to minister to people throughout his life, including in the late 1990s when he moved from New York to Atlanta to be with his daughter, June Richardson, and her family. He became a dedicated Calvary Missionary Bible Church member, where he served as a worship leader, pianist, and elder.

Carl will be remembered for his generosity of spirit, love of Christ and the gospel, and dedication to his wife and family. He mentored countless men and women, leading them to Christ and encouraging their faith. In addition, he was a fearless prayer warrior, constantly praying for friends and family.

His beloved wife of over 45 years preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter, June Richardson, son-in-law, Charles Wesley Richardson, Jr., grandsons Charles Wesley Richardson, IV, Jayden Alexander Richardson, and countless other spiritual sons and daughters in the faith.

Service will be livestreamed at www.grissom-clarkfh.com