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Phillip Jones Obituary

Phillip Mitchell Jones, 22, of Radford and Blacksburg died Friday, February 13, 2009. He was born in Roanoke, Va. on February 4, 1987 and was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Louise Jones. He is survived by his his mother and stepfather, Margaret Rose and Glenn Bohr, of Blacksburg; father, Warren D. Jones of Roanoke; maternal grandparents, Ed and Hilda Rose of Charleston, S.C.; paternal grandparents, Dale R. and Eleanore Jones, of Falls Church, Va.; sisters and brother-in-law, Emily and Dan Muniz, of Reston, Va. and Vanessa Bohr, of Blacksburg; brother, Nathan Bohr of Japan; aunts and uncles, Ed and Kelly Rose, of Charleston, S.C., Marian and Dan Wilson, of Burke, Va., Diane and Don Blick of St.JONES Phillip Mitchel Benedict, Pa.; cousins, Erin and Carter Rose, Katrina and Travis Wilson, Brittany and Steven Blick. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the UVA Fund/UVA Children's Hospital, Alumni Hall, PO Box 400314, Charlottesville, VA 22904. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Feb. 15 to Feb. 16, 2009.

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Sam Roberts

February 27, 2009

Phil was a friend of mine in middle school. He was such a kind person, and I considered him a good friend. Although I never saw him after middle school, I have many fresh memories of him. I will miss Phil very much.

Dana (Smiles) Joyce

February 19, 2009

Warren,
I am truly sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

Paul and Marybeth Romeo

February 18, 2009

Warren and family,
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your son. There are no words to comfort you in this time of sorrow. Know that we are thinking of you and you are in our prayers.
Paul and Marybeth Romeo

Roxanne Gile

February 18, 2009

Glenn, I was so very sorry to hear such sad news. I hope you and your family are able to take comfort in many lovely memories and the support of each other.

Tuyen Nguyen

February 18, 2009

Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss!

Brenda Fichtner

February 18, 2009

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

Pat & Makala Witten

February 17, 2009

Warren,
We are so sorry to hear about Phil. I'll always see him as that little kid wandering around the Marriott kitchen on Sunday afternoons. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.

Don & Sandy Graham

February 17, 2009

Margaret, Glen and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Phillip was always smiling and joking with the girls when we saw him and I know this is a hard time for all of you.

I pray for God to send you comfort through your friends and family. Cherish your memories of happy times and hold them in your heart.

February 17, 2009

Dear Margeret:
I am very sorry to hear this news. I wish you and your family well in this difficult time.
My heartfelt condolences,
Mike Whitham

Catherine Richardson

February 17, 2009

Margaret,
My heartfelt sympathies go out to you at this time of the loss of your son. May you receive comfort from God and the family and friends he surrounds you with.

Kenneth and Becky Brim

February 17, 2009

Glenn, Margaret and family - so very sorry to learn of Phil's passing. Be comforted in learning just how special Phil was to his friends and family. Just reading the on-line expressions of sympathy shows how loved and well thought of that Phil was to so many. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Know that you have many friends that care about you and are here to substain you.

Georgia Gaydos

February 17, 2009

Margaret
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Blessings and comfort to all of you and your family.

Hugs

Lylah Shelor

February 17, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Tonia Gailey

February 16, 2009

In my thoughts and prayers especially during this time of sorrow.

Kirk Nooks

February 16, 2009

May you continue to find comfort and hope in family and friends during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Suzanne McMurray

February 16, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Brian Stewart

February 16, 2009

Warren - I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

MaryEllen Williams

February 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Faye Alvarez

February 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Know the God's peace and grace is with you to strengthen you. Love to you all.

Carla Tanner

February 16, 2009

My prayers are with you and your family. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Ann Craig

February 16, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Margaret. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you on this day and days to come.

Monica Daugherty

February 16, 2009

my deepest sympathies and condolences to your family.

Dennis & BeeJ Branan

February 16, 2009

Celebrating a life well lived. Thanks for letting us be a part of it and may peace be with you ...

Sue Volkmar

February 16, 2009

Margaret-

I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't only imagine what you are going through right now.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Chris McMurray

February 16, 2009

I am thinking about you guys, I am praying for you in this time of loss. I remember Phil's enthusiastic attitude from our days at Mt. Tabor Day Care. Thinking of you today.

Adam and Amy Stevens

February 15, 2009

Phil-
From the early days at Mt. Tabor when Adam taught you to the later days at BHS when I taught you, you went from a little boy to a wonderful young man! I hope that between Adam and I we somehow made a difference in your life as you did ours! You will be greatly missed! Your family is in our every thought and prayer!
Nahum 1:7

Steve Bodtke

February 15, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. May peace be with you in the days to come.

Devon Hess

February 15, 2009

Phil..(gussie) was willing to sit up at five in the morning so me and morgan would have someone to talk to when we couldnt sleep. He would buy me and rach cheese rolls for dinner cause he knew it was our favorate. He was by far the greatest friend anyone could ask for....he took a piece of my heart with him....i keep thinking he is going to bust in my door any minute asking what we were up to today....well, today gussie im just missing you...

Maureen Collins

February 15, 2009

There is no greater loss than that of a child, my heartfelt sympathy and prayers goes to Warren, Margaret and family. Phil was a beautiful, thoughtful boy who always had a smile to brighten your day, he will be very sadly missed.

Duane Knode

February 15, 2009

Warren,
So sorry to hear about Phil. He was a great kid. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Duane

Jackie Fugate

February 15, 2009

May hope and peace be with you in this time of sorrow.

You have my sincere sympthy. We are sorry to hear of your loss of your son. We will keep you in our prayers.

Jackie Fugate

Kathleen R. Looney

February 15, 2009

With deepest symphathy on the loss of your son.

You have our love and prayers in this time of need and sorrow.

Kathleen, Dennis, and D.R. Looney, Jr

Tina Graham

February 15, 2009

Phil was always a very upbeat, sweet individual. I can never remember a time that I saw him that he didn't smile. Phil will be missed by all who knew him.

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