JONES, Everett Ray, 57, of Sandston, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on July 25, 2008. He was an employee of Philip Morris for 29½years. His passion was working with the band Flashback. He is survived by a sister, Betty Gusti Bader; a brother, Jerry Jones and his wife, Sandra; nieces and nephews, Shawn Gusti and wife, Cathy, Amanda Bales, Jackie Bader and Whitney Jones; two great-nieces, Suzie and Kayleigh; two great-nephews, Sage and Darin; his aunts, Elsie Shinault and Shirley Dickman; and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services will be held Monday, 2 p.m. Interment in Washington Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Jerry,
Yesterday, Jan 19, I just learned from a long time ago friend (Joanne, Morris, Joyner) that Ray had died. I did see Ray a few years back and he was the same, smiling, kind soul I had known so long ago. I am saddened by his passing and that the world is now missing a good person. I had no idea he was fighting cancer and am sorry that he lost the battle. My best to you and your family.
Linda
Linda Simon
January 20, 2009 | Richmond, VA
He was one of my faithful tax clients and I will miss his smile and humor next year.
My prayers go out to the family during this time.
Cathy Outland Laburnum Financial
July 29, 2008 | Richmond, VA
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Cherie co-worker/ Rite aid
July 28, 2008 | Quinton, VA
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Cherie
July 28, 2008 | Quinton, VA
The Jones Family:
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow.
White Birch Paper
Bear Island Division
July 28, 2008
To the Jones Family,
I am sorry to hear of Ray's passing.
I grew up across the street from his family when I was a young girl. That was so long ago. How ironic it is that my mother and I happened to run into him just about a month ago at the Wal-Mart in Mechanicsville. That was the first time I had seen him in years.We talked for the longest time. We went back in time for a few minutes and he spoke about his illness at length. He had such a possitive attitude. He looked great. I told...
Patricia Harvey(Brown)
July 27, 2008 | Richmond,Va., VA
Memories of youth growing up on Gray Street in Sandston. Farewell old friend. May you rest in peace.
Dorothy Brown Seymore
July 27, 2008 | Longwood, FL
I was sorry to hear that my friend Ray had passed. Thanks Betty so much for the call. My thoughts and prayers go out for your whole family. I had a very good visit with him a few weeks ago. He was in great spirits. He will be greatly missed.
Jerry Freeman
July 27, 2008 | Chesterfield, VA
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Valerie Rogowski
July 27, 2008 | Chester
