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William Jones Obituary

Jones, Dr. William Oliver, DVM, Ph.D., passed away on January 16, 2015, at the age of 78 in Smyrna, GA. He was born in Westminster, South Carolina, to Lawrence Aaron and Alpha Oglesby Jones. He was the youngest of the couple's four children. He served in the United States Army on active duty and the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Tuskegee University for 38 years. Visitation will be begin at Peoples Funeral Home on Friday, January 23, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Tuskegee University Chapel on the campus of Tuskegee University on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. E. Baxter Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. He is preceded in death by his father, his mother and his brother, Leroy Luke. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Mary Ann Jones of Tuskegee, Alabama; two daughters, Cheryl Jones Pappy and Leslie (Keven) Patterson of Smyrna, GA; five grandchildren, Adlai and Camille Pappy, Keve C., Austin D. and Blake A. Patterson of Smyrna, GA; two sisters, Isabella (Harold) Williams of Piedmont, SC and Louise (Willie) Wilson of Westminster, SC; one goddaughter, Kanika Walcott Hyman of Alexandria, VA and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.



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Published by Montgomery Advertiser from Jan. 21 to Jan. 23, 2015.

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George & Diane Cooper

February 20, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Jones family. For strength, be comforted in Hebrews 13:5 - "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."

January 29, 2015

m y condolences. dr john h, white dvm 1954

Pam Hale

January 27, 2015

Dr Jones brings fond memories of my time at TUSVM. He challenged us to make us better. We will miss him each year at symposium. Prayers to the family, losing a patriarch is very difficult. A true guardian of the TU legacy.

Melba Smith-Morrow

January 26, 2015

Dr. Jones will be missed. He was such an inspiration to me and many of my classmates and his command of subject matter and teaching methods made learning an easy task. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May your memories of him bring you comfort.

Barmore Duncan

January 26, 2015

Our sincere condolence in the loss of your spouse and our friend!
Sincerely, Barmore and Bettie Duncan

Johnny Jeter

January 25, 2015

Dr. Jones, it is my pray that you will have friends to comfort you, faith to uphold and sustain you, and the loving memories of your husband to keep you smiling as you travel life's journey.

Cheryl Robinson Coston

January 24, 2015

My prayers and love are with you today and always. God's blessing to all.

Patreece Lanier

January 24, 2015

May you find peace, for, joy always comes in the morning.

January 23, 2015

Keeping you and family in our prayers. Floreida Madison and daughters. Tuskegee, Alabama

Lynn Ballard

January 23, 2015

Saddened to hear that Dr. Jones has passed. God bless him and the Jones family.

Patricia Young

January 23, 2015

To the Jones Family, may you find comfort in knowing that our Heavenly Father is able keep you during this most difficult time.

John Parker

January 23, 2015

May God continue to bless and keep you is my prayer. Sorry that I can't be there with you during this Celebration of Life for Past Grand Master Dr. William O. Jones

Carrie King

January 23, 2015

Keeping the Jones family in prayer during this most difficult time. I enjoyed working with Dr. Jones for many years at the School of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University. May God bless and keep the Jones Family in his care.

Danielle Lucas

January 23, 2015

To the entire Jones family, I pray that God's comfort will support you during this difficult time. Thank you for sharing Dr. Jones with so many. I love you all and am here for you if you need ANYTHING.

Dexter Madden

January 23, 2015

Long live our beloved Grandmaster.
District 10

Larry & Penelope Howard

January 23, 2015

We're so sorry to hear of Dr. Jones passing. Thanks God for the many pleasant memories during the holidays at the Howard's house on Gautier St

John Tasker

January 22, 2015

I was saddened to hear of Bill's death. We were together at Cornell 35 years ago and colleagues in veterinary medicine for 20 years more. Bill was a wonderful gentleman and a model of professionalism. I send my condolences to his family.

Ellen Glazerman

January 22, 2015

My deepest condolences to the entire Jones family.

Charlie Hardy

January 22, 2015

Dr. Jones was a true "Servant Leader." He led by example. Our paths crossed in several spheres. A neighbor, Church leader, Masonic leader and the consummate educator. Brother Jones was also a dedicated family man. Long live his legacy of service.

Aleatha Spencer

January 21, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and love ones... of the dearly departed Mr. William Jones..

WM Johnny Cunningham

January 21, 2015

May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. (R.H. Rice Lodge #345)

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