Nathaniel Jones

Nathaniel Jones

Nathaniel Jones Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 31, 2020.
Nathaniel Jones was a prominent civil rights activist who led important desegregation suits as chief counsel for the NAACP from 1969 until 1979. In 1979, President Jimmy Carter appointed Jones to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit in Cincinnati, where he served until his retirement in 2002. In the 1980s, he traveled to Africa to assist developing countries in creating judicial systems.

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February 26, 2020

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KLL

February 26, 2020

Mr. Nathaniel Jones many contributions to his family and the Africa community will be missed. May you find solace in the special memory you shared with Mr. Jones. May Almighty God, along with your precious memories of your loved one continue comforting each of you.

February 13, 2020

May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences.

February 13, 2020

I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. I pray that God will grant you the strength and peace daily . My most sincere condolences.

February 9, 2020

The many contributions will be forever remembered. May God be with the family at this time.

February 8, 2020

I would like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of mr Nathaniel Jones may the God of tender mercies grant him peace

February 4, 2020

My Condolences.

Hope

February 3, 2020

Thank you for your hard work and dedication in helping to make our nation and indeed our world a more perfect union. Take your rest sir. You sure earned it.

KB

February 3, 2020

Mr Nathaniel Jones was a very important man who strive to assist here and Africa his works will always be remembered my sincere condolences to his family may the Hearer of Prayer and God of comfort strengthen,comfort and sustain all of you in this time of pain and sorrow

V M

February 3, 2020

May the God of all comfort be with you as source of comfort and strength.

Friends

February 3, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person . May the peace of God comfort you for he is near to those grieving . Just take it one day at a time

BRY

February 3, 2020

Sincere condolences to the Jones Family, May Almighty God In the Heavens comfort your hearts with peace, loving kindness and strength as you cope with the passing of Judge Jones. Thank you for his contribution to the Legal industry.

DUSTIN RICHARD BROKE

February 2, 2020

FAREWELL , TO A SPECIAL FOREVER BROTHER !!!!!!! JOHN 2:07-2:25 ???????? MARK 3:24-3:25 ??????? & HOSEA 8:02 ......

Cynthia Crayton

February 1, 2020

Condolences to the family! RIP!

JE Sowell

February 1, 2020

Sending prayers and words of comfort to the family of Mr. Nathaniel Jones. His devotion for fairness to all will not be forgotten. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Michael C

February 1, 2020

Nathaniel Jones was truly a dedicated and devoted public servant, who gave his all for the good of others. May his legacy and memory bring you great comfort and may the God of all comfort strengthen and sustain you now and in the days to come.

February 1, 2020

My condolences to the family. I may God comfort the family at this difficult time.

February 1, 2020

Our deepest condolences to the family of Federal Judge and civil right activist Nathaniel Jones. We appreciate all the hard work done in the USA and Africa.
We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort you all during this difficult time.

February 1, 2020

MSU God be with the Jones family in your time of tears and sorrow, my deepest condolences to you all.

January 31, 2020

My condolences to the family and friends of mr.nathaniel jones may you be blessed by the only true God of tender mercies

January 31, 2020

My condolences to the Jones family, so very sorry for your loss, may God give you comfort and strength to help you through this most difficult time.

Mary Smith

January 31, 2020

I send sincere condolences to the family of Nathaniel Jones. May the God of comfort give comfort to you during this difficult time.

January 31, 2020

Very sincere condolences on the death of Mr. Jones. May the God of all comfort grant you His peace as we all look forward to the time when true peace prevails earthwide...

Dee Dee

January 31, 2020

Theres no words that a person can say when someone has passed, you just have to pray and show compassion for their loved ones and friends. life is so precious and in a blink of an eye your heart is broken, we are all affected by the loss of such an amazing man. May his family find comfort from all of the heartfelt condolences around the world

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