Lawrence Pernell Jones

Lawrence Pernell Jones entered into eternal rest at St. Luke’s Living Center on Monday, March 16, 2020 at the age of 58. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.  Lawrence was a graduate of John Ehret High School and the Culinary Institute of New Orleans.  He was employed as an Executive Chef with KBR, and Founder/Owner of Chef Pernell’s Gourmet Kitchen and Catering.  He was a member of Westside Carnival Club and served as the Sergeant-at-Arms. Loving father of Ladiece Bonds and LaTonya Barnes. Beloved son of Lawrence Jones and Beatrice Ackers. Stepson of Alton Ackers.  Grandson of the late Elizabeth Moore Baloney, Alfred Baloney, Liza Cleveland, and Clarence Jones. Brother of Artie Jones, Kenneth (Brenda) Smith, Leonard (Melissa) Jones, Kerry (Jackie) Smith, Samantha Ackers, Connie Ackers, Samantha Jones, Sherry Jones, and the late Cassandra Belton.  Lawrence is also survived by 6 grandchildren, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousin, other relatives and friends. The family would like to acknowledge Second Zion Baptist Church, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and neighboring churches; employees of Jefferson Parish Public School System and St. Luke’s Living Center. Interment: Will be Private  Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe Street Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com