He was a general laborer, attended Drew High School , was a U. S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict, receiving the Purple Heart for injuries and a member of the A.M.E. faith. He was the son of the late Isaac Jett and Lela Owens Jett.
Survivors include one son; one daughter; one sister, Gloria Gordon of CA; two brothers, George Thomas of Pine Bluff and Larry Thomas of Dallas, TX; a special caregiver, Vera Wimbley of Monticello and a host of relatives and friends.
Condolences(10)
Kenneth Seymens
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Riyadh, Monday, October 17, 2011 God is Great! God is Great! My Allah have mercy on his soul. Like too many members of "This family" uncle Cordell was allowed to slip into the unfortunate void of not belonging. We have to do better, insha'Allah!crystal mccullough
, TX Sunday, October 16, 2011 Pop Jett, you will be missed, Love CrystalCAROL OWENS
LOS ANGELES, CA Sunday, October 16, 2011 Rest In PeaceCarol
KATHLEEN OWENS MERRITT
LOS ANGELES, CA Sunday, October 16, 2011 My Peace Be With You.Kathleen
WAUKEIN HINTON
WEST COVINA, CA Sunday, October 16, 2011 Rest In Peace. Much Love and Respect.Waukein
ARTEZ FRAMPTON
WEST COVINA, CA Sunday, October 16, 2011 Rest In Peace. Much Love and RespectArtez
AUSTIN FRAMPTON
WEST COVINA, CA Sunday, October 16, 2011 My deepest condolences. Sorry for your family loss.RONALD OWENS
MENDOCINO, CA Saturday, October 15, 2011 MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOULinda Owens Hinton
West Covina, CA Saturday, October 15, 2011 A link in our family chain has been broken. We will miss you Pop. I know that you are at peace now with God. Love AlwaysBette Proffitt
McGehee, AR Friday, October 14, 2011 I miss you very much, but know you are a better place.Love
Bette