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Norman Jones Obituary
Lead me, Guide me along the way, For if you lead me, I cannot stray, Lord, let me walk each day with Thee, Lead me, oh, Lord, lead me.. ...
On Friday, January 16, 2009, God looked down upon , Norman Carlton Jones, saying well done my faithful servant and led him safely to his celestial home. Norman was born on June 11, 1933, the second of three children, to the loving parents of Eugene and Regina Jones.
He was a graduate of Lucy Addison High School, Class of 1952, received honorable discharges from the United States Army and the Army Reserve. After completing 25 years of service, he retired from the General Electric Company in 1988.
Norman was a very dedicated member of the Sweet Union Baptist Church.
He leaves to rejoice in his memory, wife, Angeline Long Jones; daughter, Chantay L. Jones; sons and daughters-in-law, Eugene D. and Deidre Jones, Mandell M. and Marcella Jones; grandchildren, Antoine, Brittnee and Chelbee Jones, Jonathan and Kia King and Shawn Akers; great-granddaughter, Amyiah King; sister, Renosa J. Dobson; cousin-like-brother, Harold C. Franklin; godchildren, Cecelia and Johnnese Jones, Ingrid and Taylor Franklin; dedicated cousins, Ingrid Hill, Sybil and Cecil Taylor; brother and sisters-law, James D. Long, Jeanette L. Brown, Carolyn Long, Edna Patrick, Peggy Long and Janice Grigsby; aunts, Naomi Hamilton, Lillie Long, Elise Terry, Mattie Bryant, Irene Stephens, Lillian Woodard, and Elizabeth Long; nieces and nephews, Lisa (Rev. Michael) Palmer, Mary Ann Wright, Brenda (Fred) Borlandoe, Charles Hackney, Melvin (Deborah) Hackney, Clifford, Reginald, Wayne, Valerie, Rodney (Angela), Jeffrey (Suzanne), Stacey and Jermaine Long and Ishmael Raheem, Shannon (Stacy), Kanika and Tariko Brown; adoptive-like-daughter, Jenine Gravely Bell; special friends, Freddie Baker, Sherlene, Tony and Ulisa Bowles, Ruth Dennis, Ronnie English, Carrie Harris, Betty and Belford Hunt, George (Bobby) McGhee, Althea Polk and Family, and Elizabeth Taylor; great-nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, Sweet Union Church Family, Sheiks Athletic Club, and a host of faithful friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Sweet Union Baptist Church on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 12 noon with the Rev. Dr. Edward T. Burton officiating. The family will receive visitation on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Sweet Union Baptist Church. The interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. Professional services have been entrusted to the Hamlar–Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Norman Jones
Dana B
January 22, 2009
My prayers are with you during this time and always!!! Continue to be blessed~
Janie Ollie
January 22, 2009
My prayers are with you.
Love
Cora Bennett Rankins & Bennett Family
January 21, 2009
To the Jone's
You all are in our prayer, May God comfort you in this time of loss. Daddy Trail will be missed, but hold on to the memories.
Stephanie Scott
January 21, 2009
Angeline, Gene, Chantay, and Mandell
Our prayers are with you during your hours of bereavment. "Trail" was truly an inspiration to all of us. We will miss him dearly. If there is anything you need, please contact us.
The Scotts - Juanita, Stephanie, and Robert
Valerie Hunter
January 21, 2009
Sorry to hear about Mr. Jones. You are in my prayers. Thank God for the many years you shared with him. Your memories will comfort you in your days to come.
Faye Jernigan
January 21, 2009
To the Jones Family,
May God comfort and keep you. My prayers are with you.
Christine Williams
January 21, 2009
To Angeline and Family,
My heart goes out to you. My prayers are with you. Sorry that I can not be with you in person; I will be with you in spirit and praying that comfort will come as the Lord continues to bless you and wraps His loving arms around you at this time.
Donald Lee Harris
January 21, 2009
Anjeline it seem like you and Norman have been together forever, Truly GOD intended for you two to be together and what a lovely couple you have been. Please except our deepest heartfelt sympathy in this time of bereavement we pray that our HEAVENLY FATHER will give you and your family the strength,wisdom and courage to continue your journeys through the rest of your lives.
Donald Lee Harris and family
TONY KEELING
January 20, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Shariah Dixon-Turner & Family
January 20, 2009
Dear Aunt Angeline, Lisa & Family,
We were saddened to hear of Uncle Norman's passing. As always, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
"Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."
~Author Unknown
Luther and Louise Bond- Cheatham
January 20, 2009
To: Angeline and Family:'
We are deepy saddened at the loss of your beloved Norman and our deepest sympathy to you in this your hour of bereavement. Our hearts, love and prayers go out to each of you and we know that the many wonderful memories you have of Norman will help to sustain you in the days to come and you will forever reflect on all the joy and love that he gave each of you during his life here on these earthly shores. Remember that God is our bridge over troubled waters and our calm before the storm. He has promised to never leave nor forsake us. Peace and Blessings..
Heather Hardy
January 20, 2009
To Angel,
Trail was like a grandfather to me and he gave me great words of faith when i was deployed to Iraq. He will forever be a grandfather to me in this life and the next..
May God bless You and your family..
Heather Hardy
Sherry Jackson Guerrant
January 20, 2009
To Angeline,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Trail was a wonderful person who will forever have a place in my heart. He will truly be missed.
January 20, 2009
To Angeline "Angel" Jones/Long Families:
These words are for comfort not only now, but in the days ahead.
Know that Mr. Norman "Trail" Jones has fought the good fight, he has finished the race, he has kept the faith and he will receive his crown of righteousness.
Continue to be encouraged as our love and prayers are everlasting.
Lovingly, Lavern, Janice, and Ennis Grigsby
Becky & Nathan Jackson
January 20, 2009
Psalm 27:14. My heart is so heavy for I share in your sorrow. I will miss "Daddy Trail" as I called him. This world will miss his wonderful, kind and gentle soul. He was a blessing to me in my life as well as everyone that knew him. Lean on the Lord for your strength. May all your sweet memories bring you comfort in the days to come. I love you all. GOD bless you.
Portia (Fleming) Johnson
January 20, 2009
To the family,
Please except my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
May GOD continue to comfort you.
Donald Peery
January 20, 2009
Angeline and Family:
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband Norman. And may the many pleasant memories of life with him provide you and your family much confort now and in the days ahead. I shall keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa P.
January 19, 2009
Aunt Angeline I'm truly going to miss my UNCLE NORMAN. I'm soooo thankful for the times we had together. I'm here if you ever need me. WE ARE FAMILY!!!!! Our continued prayers are lifted for you.
Leroy and Laverne(Miller) Lark and family
January 19, 2009
o Mandell and the entire Family,
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family May God continue to pray for you and your family.
CHERYL FITZGERALD
January 19, 2009
ANGELINE,SHANTE,MANDEL,GENE&FAMILY I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, BUT KNOW THAT I AM HERE FOR YOU IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN ASSIST YOU WITH PLEASE CALL ON ME I LOVE YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Patrick B. Coles
January 19, 2009
To Mandell & Family,
Our prayers go out to you and your family. May God grant you peace during this season.
Eloise Keatts
January 19, 2009
To Angeline and Family: I am praying for you and the Family. As you know if I could assit you with anything please call. Over the years since I met you I will always remember how you face lit up when we used to talk about Norma. Love you
January 19, 2009
With Loving Thoughts,
Nursing Staff RMH 8 West
Vincent Willis
January 18, 2009
To Mandell Jones & Family,
Time will heal the sorrow. Loving memories you will always share.
Our hearts are going out to you today.We want you to know we care. Please remember you are in our hearts and you are being thought of everyday. May God continue to bless and keep your family.
West End Men Association
The Rev. W. Ray Douglas, Jr.
January 18, 2009
My prayers are with you and your family.
VERANEAN DAVIS
January 18, 2009
ANGELINE & FAMILY
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, PUT YOUR TRUST IN THE ALMIGHTY AND EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
KIM,KIERRA ,A.J. DE'NAHZEON, DAVID KING,GRAVELY
January 18, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Mary Waddell
January 18, 2009
Angeline
I send to you my heartfelt & deepest sympathy. We submit to God's will. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this difficult time.
DURANT BROWN
January 18, 2009
TO THE JONE`S FAMILY,
I WAS SO SORRY TO LEARN OF YOUR GREAT LOSS.HE WAS A REMARKABLE AND HUMBLE MAN,WHO WILL BE TERRIABLY MISSED BY ALL WHO HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING HIM.
MAY THE GOOD LORD CONTINUE TO STAND BY YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED AND THERE AFTER.YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR PRAYERS.
Elaine Taylor-Neal
January 18, 2009
To Angeline, family and friends:
You have deepest sympathy. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Be comforted to know that Trail is in a better place..there will be no more suffering and pain. Trail will always be with you. You cannot see or touch him...just listen with your heart. His love will be all around you.
God Bless.
STella Grant
January 18, 2009
Angeline and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences at the death of your husband,father, grandfather and my friend. Trail would meet me at the door of Sweet Union whenever I came and I will miss that.
May all the fond memories help sustain you during this time. God Bless!
Stella Miller Grant
JAMES MCGHEE
January 17, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
January 17, 2009
TO THE JONES FAMILY, OUR SINCERE THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. " BE STRONG AND BE BLESSED". BETTY TERRY & FAMILY (ROANOKE, VA)
Ms.Kristie Johnson
January 17, 2009
To Angel and Family you are in my Prayers. I am just a call away.
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)
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COZETTE & JASON PRICE
January 17, 2009
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME.
ANN DOOLEY
January 17, 2009
Angel and children,
Just want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Wish we could be there for you. As sad as we are we know Trail is in a better place. Love, Leroy and Ann Dooley
ERNESTINE MASON
January 17, 2009
MY DEAREST FRIEND,I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL AND YOU KNOW HOW I FEEL. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU REMEMBERING, "GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME" LOVE YOU,
Gloria Jackson
January 17, 2009
To the Jones Family:
Our hearts are heavy at the loss of Trail. We loved him also and will miss his presence here, but we also know that he is now resting peacefully. We accept God's will. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you throughout this difficult time. Love to all.
Gloria and Curley Jackson
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