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Hon. William Wellington Jones

1921 - 2015

Hon. William Wellington Jones obituary, 1921-2015, Suffolk, VA

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1921

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2015

William Jones Obituary

Hon. William Wellington Jones

Suffolk - The Hon. William Wellington Jones passed away January 25, 2015. He was born December 30, 1921, to Margaret Wilson Heflin Jones and Roy Jones. He and his sister were the seventh generation of family in Driver, VA. His family was instrumental in the founding of Glebe Episcopal Church in 1738.

He is survived by his daughter, Mary Margaret Jones, and his grandson, Francesco Brunno-Bossio. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Hill Jones, his son, William W. Jones, Jr. and his sister, Frances J. Cleveland.

Judge Jones was a 1939 graduate of Chuckatuck High School. He earned both his bachelor's and law degrees from the College of William & Mary where he belonged to the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He served three years in the United States Navy in WWII.

Two years after starting his law practice in Suffolk in 1947, Judge Jones became a trial justice for Nansemond County and served until August 1954. He served a number of years as Commonwealth Attorney for Nansemond County. He was Suffolk's first City Attorney after the merger of Nansemond County in 1974, and later was appointed to the Suffolk General District Court bench in 1978, serving until he retired in 1991.

Judge Jones was committed to many fraternal benevolent and religious organizations: the Ruritan Club, the Lions Club, the Tom Smith Camp No. 1702, Sons of Confederate Veterans, and the American Legion Post No. 57 of Suffolk. He was a founding member and the first President of Suffolk-Nansemond Historical Society, and a Vestryman and Trustee of Glebe Episcopal Church.

Judge Jones loved history and was highly valued as an historian of the City of Suffolk and Nansemond County.

A memorial Holy Eucharist honoring the life of Judge Jones will be held at The Glebe Episcopal Church, 4400 Nansemond Parkway, Suffolk, Virginia, by the Reverend Ross F. Keener on Monday, February 2, 2015, at 1:00 p.m.

Burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Glebe Episcopal Church or to the charity of your choice. Condolences and tributes can be registered at www.familychoicefunerals.com

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 30, 2015.
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Many years ago, I had the honor of being in the same Driver Ruritan Club as Judge Jones. He was one of the most well-respected, eloquent-speaking men I ever met. He was a true country gentleman who loved being a vibrant part of the community. All who knew him will miss him.

Jim Ross

January 30, 2015

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I am sorry for your loss. I know that Mr. Jones will be missed. He lived such a long life and accomplished so much in his lifetime. He must have been "especially strong" to have lived all the way to 93. (Psalm 90:10) That is truly remarkable. As you are mourning his loss remember that you can always turn to God for comfort.

Melissa

January 30, 2015

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