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David JONES Obituary

HAMPTON - On Sunday June 6, 2010, (MSGT, ret.). David R. Jones Sr. entered into eternal rest at Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, Va. He was born in Birmingham, Ala., on Feb. 12, 1932, to Mae Dae Jones.
David was raised in Opelika, Ala. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. During his 26 years of service, he was in the Korean and Vietnam wars. After retirement, he worked as a civil servant for 20 years at Langley Air Force Base. He became a member of the Langley Gospel Service (formerly Chapel 3). He was a devoted member of the Chapel, serving as a Deacon, Usher and Sunday school teacher. Deacon Jones found joy in serving the LORD and discipling others in their Christian walk.
David was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He leaves to cherish his wife of 33 years, Sarah H. Jones; his children, Mary F. Jones, David R. Jones Jr. (Jennifer), Lonita Jones, Jimmy L. Jones (LaKita), Denise Jones, (their mother Henrietta Jones), Jacqueline Jones, Shonna Johnson (Wallace), and Kimberly Artis-Borden (Thomas). He leaves 12 grandchildren, including one grandson whom he assisted in rearing, Xavier D. Jones (Caralyn); and six great-grandchildren. A host of relatives and friends also remain to cherish his memory.
Homegoing celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2010, at Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Temple, 3100 Butternut Drive, Hampton.
Viewing will begin at 1 p.m. today, at Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Tradition, 2609 Cunningham Drive, Hampton, with family visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment, with full military honors, will be in Hampton Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by Poole's Funeral Home, Sabrina Hardy-Newby, Funeral Directress. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Jun. 8 to Jun. 10, 2010.

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Jacqueline Jones Wrenn

June 6, 2021

I miss you Dad!!!

Nathaniel Allen

June 11, 2010

My deepest sympathy to Jones Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Erica Spencer

June 10, 2010

Xavier,
Our prayers are with you in this tough time.

Pastor Kenneth & First Lady Michele Truslow

June 10, 2010

We extend our heartfelt sympathy and love to the Jones family. We will always cherish our memories of Brother Jones while serving at Chapel 3 when stationed at Langley. He was a strong soldier for the Lord and served with a humble heart. May the Strong and Loving Hand of God be with the Jones family now and in the days to come. We love you.

Rev. Dr. Sandra and Rev Alonzo Penny

June 9, 2010

Sister Sarah and the Family of Deacon David Jones. We are so blessed to have shared great memories with you over the years - all rising from our love in pursuing God at the Langley Air Force Base Gospel Service. We have so many heartfelt and beautiful memories that will stay in our hearts for a lifetime. Whenever we had a chance to be in the presence of Deacon Jones, we felt like the Apostle Paul sitting at the feet of Gamaliel. We thank God for you and the relationship He has allowed us to have. May God bless you and keep you and may heaven smile upon you and give you comfort, peace, and abundant love.

Mattie Scott

June 9, 2010

To the Jones family,
My sympathy and prayers go out to the family. You loved Deacon Jones but God loved him more and called him to his eternal home. Rejoice in the fact that he is in the presence of his Father and you had so many years with him on earth.

Ella Ellis

June 9, 2010

Dear Sarah,

We are sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, you have our deepest and most sincere sympathy.

Sincerely,

The Ellis & Shelton Family

Zac and Jess Robbins

June 9, 2010

Mr. Jones is one of the nicest, most honorable men I've known. I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Jones and grew up living beside him and his family. I remember his smile and laugh very well. He was such a good man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sarah, Kim, Shonna, and Jackie. We wish you strength in these tough moments.

Iola White (Hampton Roads Regional Jail)

June 9, 2010

To Ms. Jacqueline Jones,

Please accept my deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow.

Helen LeVonda HenryCrittenden

June 9, 2010

Sarah, my Godmother and my sister Girls, my heart goes out to all of you during this saddened occasion, may the Lord hold you in his peace until we meet again. David was a light that has dimmed but will never go out completely, he will be missed deeply! Prayerfully yours, LeVonda.

Bertha Allen

June 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God continue to bless each of you and make you stronger each day. Keep the faith and everything will get better as you continue your life.

Wanda Lawrence

June 9, 2010

To the David Jones Family,
In times like these, your Savior's shoulder is all you need, but thank God, family and friends will also help you to bear this burden.
Dec. Jones was a man of love and peace. Honor him by sharing his memories and principles.
Sarah, you have been totally devoted and unselfish in your care and commitment. I am so glad that I was able to celebrate your thirty-third anniversary with the two of you. David's love will always be with you.
Children,grandchildren, and great-grands, David loved you and wanted the best for you. He will always be in your hearts. Cherish and love one another.
I am in prayer daily for you. May God strength and keep you.
Love,
Wanda

Lucy&Herman Henry

June 9, 2010

Sarah, Kim, Shonna, and Jackie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all on this day of sorrow and grief. May you be comforted by the love surrounding you but know that you will be in our thoughts continually. Love, Lucy& Herman Henry (Java, Va)

June 9, 2010

Jimmy, LaKita, James and Justin-
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Love You in Christ-
Ruby Rollins Harney,
Greater Little Zion Baptist Church, Fairfax, Va

Lurlene Sims

June 9, 2010

Mother Jones, Denise and Family,
My prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow. May the good memories always be with you and may God strengthen you during this time.
Love Lurlene

Roger Robbins

June 9, 2010

Dear family
I pray your comfort in these coming days, as it is a difficult time. Rest and know that God has worked it all out, and He is watching over you all. Love you very much.

June 9, 2010

Denise Jones and Family, the void in your heart is felt by all of us that love and appreciate you. Remember to look to the Almighty God, our Comforter, our Peace. Love, Pastor Render and Word Of Faith DMD Family.

Barbara Bishop

June 9, 2010

Dr Shonna Johnson
We are all sad for you and your family's loss. Reading his obituary he must have been a remarkable man. I know he was very proud of you. We are all here for you.
Your family here at Elizabeth Lakes FPR

Maria Rush

June 9, 2010

Deacon Jones was an excellent leader and a good inspiration to all of us. He will always live in our hearts and prayers. May the love of friends and family carry you through in this time of sorrow.

God Bless,
Maria, Crystal & Ashley Brown

Tom & Pat Botulinski

June 8, 2010

Jimmy, LaKita & Boys: Our heartfelt, deepest sympathies. Love, Pat, Tom, Matt & Dusty Botulinski

In Memory of MSGT David R Jones, USAF, a man among men: Be not afraid, I go before you always, Come follow Me, and I shall give you rest.

Danny, Carolyn and Darius Mines

June 8, 2010

To Ms Jones and family,

From my family to yours, be encouraged in your time of sorrow. We are praying for you all. With much love.....

CARRIE LITTLE-WHITLOCK

June 8, 2010

KNOW THAT GOD IS WITH YOU, AND HE WILL NOT LEAVE YOU ALONE. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYER.

Christa Perkins

June 8, 2010

Dear Jones Family,
You are in our prayers daily. Mr. Jones has been such an encouragement to us. Thank you so much for all of your advice, support, love and prayers! Your family has blessed our family tremendously. May God bless you as you have blessed us. With the Blessed Hope, Rodney and Christa Perkins

Carolyn Evans

June 8, 2010

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Janice Pullen

June 8, 2010

Minister Sarah and family,

The LORD brought sunshine into our lives when HE shared Deacon Jones with us. GOD has not taken our sunshine away, HE has merely called another to be the sunshine in our lives. Deacon Jones is painlessly seated with OUR FATHER. So, I will pray for comfort for you all as you take care of his earthly affairs. Now, lift your head(s) and rejoice for Deacon Jones is "In GOD's Care."

Your sister in Christ

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