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Aug 11, 1935 - Sep 8, 2025
Great Educator!! Condolences to the family.
Wallicia Baskerville
September 12, 2025 | South Hill, VA
Gilbert and Family
The Crosson's are thinking of you and praying that God's touches your heart and give you'll comfort and strength.
Sincere Condolences.
Marie Crosson
September 12, 2025 | Marietta, GA | Classmate
To Jimon, Elvia and family, When sorrows come, God's promises are shining rays of hope that break through cloudy skies brings us warmth and helps us cope. He promises to love us and to hear our every prayer. He promises to comfort and guide us and to always just be there. He also promises to give us strength to weather any storm and to be someone we can lean on who will keep us safe. God will never leave us alone when skies are gray. As long as we believe and trust, his love will light our...
Isaiah Jiggetts
September 12, 2025 | Meredithville, VA
My condolences and prayers are with you.
Lucy Wilson
September 12, 2025 | Brodnax, VA | Family
My sincere condolences and prayers to his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. God has gained another angle.
Margaret Shepperson
September 12, 2025 | Church Member, VA
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Let your heart be filled with the beautiful memories of a well spent life with your father grandfather, brother and uncle. Keep trusting in God for only He can renew your strength.
Arlene Walker
September 11, 2025 | North Chesterfield, VA | Friend
Dear Elvia and the rest of the family ,
My heart goes out to you all in the transitioning of your dad from labor to reward. May God continue to strengthen you all during this moment of sorrow.
JoAnn Twiggs
September 11, 2025 | Lunenburg, VA | Acquaintance
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Vincent Walker
September 11, 2025 | Carrollton, VA | Friend
Sending our deepest condolences and prayers to Jay, Elvia, Connie, and family. May you find comfort in knowing that God is able to strengthen and keep you. May the memories of his life and love bring you peace during this difficult time.
Dean and Shelia Jones
September 11, 2025 | South Hill, VA | Neighbor
Mr. Elmore Junior Jones, Sr., was born to the late Pleasant and Mattie Sue Bennett Jones, to this union they had nine children together. He graduated from Old Mecklenburg Training School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Saint Paul’s College, followed by a master’s from Virginia State University.
Mr. Jones was a fervent member of Lambert’s Chapel R.Z.U.A. Church. He served faithfully as the Superintendent of Sunday School, a deacon, the Pastor’s Steward, and the church treasurer. He was also a choir member and a Sunday School teacher.
Mr. Jones was a devout member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., and a Mason. He was married to the late Margaret Townes for forty-nine years and to this union three children were born, the late Rita Jones, Elmore J. Jones, Jr., and Elvia J. Boadi. He also had four grandchildren and one great-grandchild, and he played a significant role in raising his devoted niece, Constance Suber.
Mr. Jones was also survived by two brothers, Deacon Alpheus Lee Jones and Gilbert L. Jones. He was an exceptional husband, father, teacher, counselor, and role model to many, touching the lives of thousands. He will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of his life will be held at 12:00 Noon, Friday, September 12, 2025 at Lambert's Chapel R.Z.U.A. Church, 87 Snowbird Road, South Hill, Virginia with Rev. Julia Fields, pastor officiating and Minister Melvin Rainey eulogizing. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Public viewing will be from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Services are entrusted to the professional staff of Oris P. Jones Funeral Establishment, 301 West Atlantic Street, South Hill, Virginia. 434.447.7158
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