Larry Vincent Jones Sr

Larry Vincent Jones Sr.

Larry Vincent Jones passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the age of seventy-one. He was living in Seattle Washington at the time of his death.

Larry was born on November 15, 1951, to Charlene Ross in Atlanta, GA and was one of six children. He grew up in Atlanta and attended IP Reynolds Elementary School and Bass High School. While attending Bass High school Larry joined the band and found his love for playing the drums. Larry graduated from Bass High School in 1969 and worked several jobs around the metro Atlanta area but it was his love and passion for Jazz and playing the drums that would become his lifelong dream and his profession.

Larry would go on to join different bands and began playing and touring the world as a professional musician, at one point in his life he worked as the drummer for a cruise line, giving him the opportunity to play in different countries and experience diverse cultures abroad. He has performed on four continents with the R&B group the Platters. Larry attained his music degree from Rutgers University in Jazz studies and performance.

Larry moved to Seattle Washington in 1990 where he quickly became a prominent member of the local Jazz scene performing with different bands, playing in local churches, and teaching his students how to compose, arrange and play the drums, his presence will be missed by loved ones, local musicians, and students.

Larry is survived by his sister Jennifer Blount, sister Michelle Ross, and brother Hunter Ross; Son Maltise Jones, son Brian Jones, daughter Kaycie Jones; and a host of nieces, nephews, grand-kids, and several cousins.

Larry was preceded in death by his Mother Charlene Ross, Brother Ricky Jones, Brother Michael Jones.

The family extends a warm invitation to join them for a celebration of life and balloon release on October 28, 2023, at 2:00 PM, 40 Purpletop Drive, Grayson Georgia 30017.

Reception to follow at same location.