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Leon Jones Obituary

Leon Jones Jr. Passed away June 11, 2013 surrounded by his loving family and friends. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years Claire Jones and five children, Kim, Maurice, Anthony, Penny and Ronnie. A sister Leoma Thomas of Marin City and a host of nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Leon was a natural born comedian and the San Francisco 49ers #1 fan. Leon worked at Mill Valley Middle School for almost four decades and loved his job. He loved children and was a strong believer in education. Leon was an outstanding husband, father and loyal friend. He was not the rock of the family, he was the mountain. We invite everyone to come and join us for his "Home Going Celebration". Funeral services will be held Friday, June 21, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Cornerstone Community Church of God in Christ, located at 626 Drake Ave. Marin City, CA 94965. For more information, call 415-426-9499.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal on Jun. 20, 2013.

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Ari

June 14, 2025

Continue to rest peacefully grandpa I love you and miss you . I hope you´re proud of me .

Ronnie jones

June 14, 2024

Gone bit never forgotten. Rest in power dad....

Ari

August 31, 2023

I love you grandpa and miss you . Rest in heavenly peace .

Ronnie jones

January 10, 2023

Ronnie Jones

January 10, 2023

Gone but never ever forgotten. We miss you everyday dad..

Taumein Battle

March 27, 2022

R.i.P Gpa these are beautiful messages I never seen these before . Love you and miss you sooo much . It's so nice to see all the love you had from the mvms community and many more .

Ronnie Jones

January 31, 2022

Miss you dad!!!!!!

Arianna Jones

June 15, 2020

I love you grandpa & Im thinking of you always ! I miss you sooo much . Continue to watch over grandma and the rest of the family . We love and miss you !

Arianna Jones

May 2, 2017

Love you grandpa ! Always !

Arianna Jones

June 15, 2014

I love you grandpa . Rest in paradise .

Arianna Jones

February 22, 2014

I miss you grandpa , I'm doing good in school like always . I'm gonna transfer to UCSF soon. I wanna make you proud. I know your looking down on me. I also got my first car , it's really nice . & I miss you do much grandpa it hurts . I just wanted to tell you I LOVE YOU !

Ronnie Jones

February 21, 2014

Love you dad.. Ro Ro

Ronnie Jones

February 21, 2014

Well dad it is not the same because you are not here. Just up thinking about you and how you were the best DAD in the world. We are doing fine dad but I sure miss you. Love you dad!!!

Lisa Perticone-Holt

September 11, 2013

I remember Leon in the late 70 s I attended mill valley middle school..always had a smile on his face...so sorry to hear of his passing..he has a special spirit about him..I don't remember much from middle school age but I certainly remember mr Jones..condolence to his family and loved ones...

Ronnie Jones

September 5, 2013

Well Dad, the Niners season is about to begin. I am sure you will be rooting for them from heaven. I sure do miss you Dad..........

June 25, 2013

You have been gone for just a moment and already it seems like an eternity. We all loved your humor and your infectious laughter. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Mary Porter and Family

Arianna Jones

June 21, 2013

I love you grandpa. & I miss you so much , I remember when I was little and you would call me AAAWWEEE , wassup Oreo. Me and you would start laughing. I remember when I was in that bad situation and I walked into the house and their you were, and that was the first time I've seen you cry , and I cried too because my grandpa is a STRONG man and it broke my heart , and he told me I can't loose my granddaughter and I could tell he was hurting. And I promised him I would never be in a situation like that again. I remember when I first told him I was having a baby I was so scared to tell him, or hear what he might say, knowing my grandfather is not judgmental at all, I said grandpa I gotta tell you something , he says yea , I say I'm going to have a baby.... He says alright , we'll I'm not mad at you I love you and whatever you need me and grandma will help. I am so blessed GOD gave me a great grandfather like him . He was a man , who loved his family unconditionally , who wanted the BEST for us, who ALWAYS dreamt our dreams bigger than we had imagined for ourselves. I miss him so much , it kills me because I NEVER got to say goodbye or I love you for the last time , I know he knows that but if I had the chance to express that to him and look him in his eyes would had given me more satisfaction that he knew how I felt. I'm just glad my grandpa isn't in pain anymore or suffering. I love you grandpa always & forever we'll see you soon.

Lea Skipper Nicolas

June 21, 2013

I cannot think of my time at MVMS without thinking of Leon. He was a true friend to us all.

Denise Heckman

June 21, 2013

Leon was a great friend of all us kids at Edna Maguire and then MVMS. I had the pleasure of knowing him when I was an adult and he was always caring and considerate and took time to help. I will miss him and always remember him.

Stephanie Shermer

June 21, 2013

Leon was always had a bright smile for all us kids at MVMS (1982-1984).

Anthony Cardenas

June 21, 2013

Always a kind word and a smile, Leon, thank you for being you!

Joyce Daniels

June 21, 2013

Leon will be greatly missed! He could always make you laugh and put a smile on your face. Claire you stay strong in your faith, and it will get you and the family through this trying time.

Barbara Baird

June 21, 2013

So sorry, I remember Leon from both Alto School and Edna Maguire. Late 60's/early 70's, he had a very cool van. Very nice man, still remembered after more than 40 years

Courtney Opdyke

June 21, 2013

He made MVMS such a warm and welcoming school

Heather Gordon

June 21, 2013

Leon always had a smile on his face and could make you laugh! He was a middle school legend. I'll miss you!

June 21, 2013

Everyday at school you made it a point to say hello to me and always with a smile. You have touched many of our lives, at such an important time in our lives. Thank you! God Bless! Rip Leon!

Raquel Barrios

June 21, 2013

Leon,

You were such a wonderful and caring man. Thank you for your generosity and genuine love for the kids at Mill Valley Middle. I wish there were more Leon's in the world. You will be missed.

Caitlin McGregor

June 21, 2013

Rest in peace Leon. You are missed.

Teresa Yamanoha (Milligan)

June 21, 2013

I went to mvms in the early 80s and Leon was the best part of that school. Always had a kind word - a warm smile and told us to get to class !!! He truly was an angel then. Rest in love.

#2 49ers fan! RIP MR.Jones

ricky harris

June 21, 2013

D Hayes

June 21, 2013

God Bless You Jones/Thomas Family! Deepest Sympathy...Mama Claire your on my heart and in my prayers today!

Gregg Turner

June 21, 2013

Leon you are going to missed by all who knew you . I remember the times we hung out at track meets and basketball games .RIp my friend

Monique Rover

June 20, 2013

R.I.P. Uncle Leon.

Kahaya Adams

June 20, 2013

Uncle Leon,you will be missed. You are a real example, of what a real man is and should be. Everything that you have instilled in all of us will live on forever. You were a great role model,for all of us. You will forever be in our hearts.Thanks for all the laughs and memories you've given us,we are so thankful. I won't say goodbye, I'll just say see ya later!

Love your great niece,great-great niece and nephews, Kahaya Adams,Khamil,Kevin and Keith Callahan,Jr.

Brian Beffort

June 20, 2013

I remember Leon from middle school. What a nice guy!

June 20, 2013

leon rest in everlasting peace. I will remember you always. So long for now...
NeTee Porter- Carswell

Barbara Douglas

June 20, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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