Darrell M. JONES

TOANO - Darrell Michael Jones entered into eternal rest, suddenly and without a word of warning, on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, in his home.
His life began on Feb. 5, 1960. He was the seventh child born to Mary Lawrence Jones and the late Sammie Jones Sr., of James City County, Va.
In his youth, he gave his life to Christ, was baptized, and became a member of St. John Baptist Church, Toano, Va. Darrell was educated in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools. He was employed by Colonial Williamsburg at Chowning's Tavern, until his untimely death. He was gentle, kind and had a loving soul. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two of his brothers, James Lawrence and Doyal Lawrence.
He leaves to cherish his blessed memories, his mother, Mary Lawrence Jones; his sisters, Shelia D. Jones and Marsha C. Rodgers; his brothers, Joseph Jones (Joan), Sammie Jones Jr., Mark Jones, and Keith Jones; his sister-in-law, Sandra Lawrence; his nine nieces; his four nephews; a host of great-nieces and great-nephews; his three aunts; his two uncles; his great aunt-in-law, Mary H. Jones; and a host of other loving relatives and many caring friends.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2010, in St. John Baptist Church, Toano, with the Rev. Reggie Berkley officiating. Interment will follow in Williamsburg Memorial Park. Family and friends will assemble by 12:15 p.m. Monday, at 299 Ivy Hill Road. Mr. Jones may be viewed only at the church beginning at 11 a.m. Monday, until the hour of his service. Professional service entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, Williamsburg, Va. 757-229-3011 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.