Wesley "Wes" Matthew Jones

Wesley "Wes" Matthew Jones, born on February 14, 1979, in Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully on February 22, 2025, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He was 46 years old and a life-long resident of Natchitoches. A funeral service will be held in his honor on March 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Natchitoches, located at 508 2nd St., Natchitoches, LA 71457, with Rev. Tommy Rush officiating. Friends and family are warmly invited to a visitation from 11:00 AM until service time at First Baptist. Interment will follow the funeral service at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in Natchitoches, located at 312 LA 3191, under the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Fellowship at the Calvary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall will immediately follow interment.

Wes was a loving son, brother, grandson, and uncle. He is survived by his devoted parents, Ronald Carl Jones and Donna Lattier Jones of Natchitoches, Louisiana; his sister, Brittany Jones Ionescu, and her husband, Stefan, of Boerne, Texas; his brother, Brad L. Jones, and his wife, Christin, of Shreveport, Louisiana; as well as his beloved nieces and nephews, Juliana Ionescu, Daniel Ionescu, Camden Jones, and Brynn Jones. Wes also leaves behind caring aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who will remember him fondly.

Wes was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Olen A. Jones and Jewell LaCaze Jones of Natchitoches, Louisiana; his maternal grandmother, Jacqueline Daigle Lattier Hodge of Bossier City, Louisiana; and his maternal grandfather, Gary Edward Lattier of Bossier City, Louisiana.

Wes accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at the tender age of ten. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Natchitoches and the Brothers and Sisters in Christ Sunday School Class.

Throughout his life, Wes demonstrated a strong work ethic working at various jobs over the years. Wes attended NSU Lab School and graduated from Natchitoches Central in 1997. He was a talented athlete in his earlier years with a love for baseball, basketball, and tennis. He was honored to serve as a Louisiana Boys State Delegate and a knight with the Mystic Krewe de St. Denis. In 2002, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Communication from Northwestern State University where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order. His dedication to his craft was evident during his time at NSU, where he worked as a student employee at the school's Informational Services. Following his graduation, he continued to serve the institution as a graphic designer in Informational Services as a full-time employee followed by a time in the University Physical Plant Services until taking an early retirement due to health reasons following cancer treatment. At the time of his passing, he was a shop assistant for Regional Construction.

Wes was not only intelligent and hardworking but also embodied the qualities of a true gentleman. He loved life and brought joy to those around him. He was a talented artist who found joy in drawing, and he had an exceptional ear for music, enjoying the melodies produced by his guitars and his proficiency at the piano. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Wes had a passion for nature. He enjoyed Saturday morning squirrel hunts with his dad and loved fishing. However, his most significant passion lay in entomology. From an early age, he cultivated an impressive knowledge and collection of insects, reflecting his fascination with the natural world.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are his Sunday school classmates Gary Conlay and Bernie Harris; and his Regional Construction co-workers Christian “Cain” Hamous, Brandon Hood, Christopher Sapiá, and Johnny Williams. Honorary pallbearers are his remaining co-workers at Regional Construction and members of his Sunday school class.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in honor of Wes may be made to the American Cancer Society in Louisiana, PO Box 83930, Baton Rouge, LA 70884; or FAUNA (Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals), PO Box 2552, Natchitoches, LA 71457, or online at http://www.npfauna.org/donate/.

Though he is no longer with us, his spirit and love will continue to reside within the hearts of all who knew him. The family extends their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to those who offered unwavering friendship, love, and support to Wes through the years and to his family during this sad time.

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”  Revelation 21:4