Charlie Jones Jr.

Charlie Jones Obituary

Charlie J. Jones Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Charlie Jefferson Jones Jr., 81, of San Salvador Drive, went home to be with the Lord Oct. 31, 2008. He was born April 22, 1927, and grew up in Lake Waccamaw, N.C. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Effie Jones; sister, Kathleen Jones; brother, J.C. Jones; and granddaughter, Angela Carrie Jones. He moved to Virginia when he joined the Navy. After serving in the Navy, he retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He worked 36 years as a welding instructor and supervisor in Shop 26. He was a devoted Braves fan and loved camping with his close friends in Florida. He was a longtime member of First Friends Church in Portsmouth. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Velma B. Jones; daughter, Bobbie Austin and husband Ray of Suffolk; son, Mike Jones and wife Betty of Wetumpka, Ala.; two sisters, Lillian Jones and Doris Sealey of Lake Waccamaw; granddaughters, Stefanie Simonds and Kimberly Jones and husband Tim; grandsons, Mike Jones and wife Tonya, Christopher Austin and wife Amy; great-grandchildren, Kari Simonds, Jordan Jones, Justin Jones, Cheyenne Jones and Ryan Austin; and a host of loving family and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Revs. David Roudabush and Frank Carter. Entombment will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The visitation will be held in the funeral home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and other times at the residence. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 2, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Charlie Jones

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Roy & Faye STEVENS

November 4, 2008

Our prayers are with all the family. We wish we could have been there for the service. Margaret sends her regards and love.

Ronnie Stevens

November 3, 2008

At this difficult time of loss, may the Lord ease your sorrow and may you be comforted by the prayers of family and friends who are thinking of you. God bless. The Ron Stevens Jr. Family

Brenda Glennon

November 3, 2008

Velma and Family,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Charlie. Mom often recounts the story of how she introduced you two and then the rest was history. Just remember he is only a memory away. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you, Brenda and Margaret Stevens

Robin Stevens

November 2, 2008

Velma ~ Just wanted to let you and all of the family know that you're in our thoughts and prayers. Wish we could be there with y'all. Margaret sends her love and prayers as well.
Love, Mark, Robin, Matt and Ashley Stevens

Ron and June Stevens

November 2, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

John P. Stevens

November 2, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

John and Myra Miller

November 2, 2008

We will miss Charlie and remember all the wonderful times we spent with Charlie and Velma in Kissimmee, Fl. Charlie and Velma were our very closest friends.
Our love-John and Myra

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