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Don Jones Obituary
JONES Elder DON DIEGO JONES On Tuesday, June 8, 2010, Elder DON DIEGO JONES. Beloved husband of Charita W. Jones; son of Pastor Doretha Best; son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Willie J. McCrae. Also surviving are three sisters and brothers, three aunts, one uncle, two sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, one god sister, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends Wednesday, June 16 from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at the St. Stephen''s Church, 5757 Temple Hills Rd., Temple Hills, MD. Overseer Lanier Twyman, pastor. Elder Doretha F. Best, eulogist. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by MURRAY & TELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME, Washington, DC. Flowers may be sent to the church address at 8 a.m. on June 16.
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kehembe
June 9, 2025
We continue to remember our dear friend and wonderful tenor. Rest well Bro.
Crystal Jones
July 12, 2010
Don~
You are resting in God's arms now!! Rest in Peace!
Techite 1985
Rev. Josephine Crawford
June 29, 2010
My journey with you began over 21 years ago at Tenth Baptist Church in Washington D.C. Your steadfast and unmoveable life in Christ continues to be a blessing to all.
My sincere hearfelt expression of comfort to you, Pastor Best and your family. I am confident that your unwavering faith will also provide the comfort and guidance from this time forth.
Continually in prayer with and for you,
Rev. Josephine D. Crawford, PhD.
Between Sundays Ministeries, Inc.
Atlanta GA and Washington D.C.
Denise Williams Franklin
June 28, 2010
As a high school classmate of Don, we only recently reconnected via Facebook and I was hoping to see him again at an upcoming class reunion event. I remember his kind heart and warm spirit that accompanied his beautiful smile and amazing voice. You were truly a gift from God, and I am blessed to have known you. May God's peace and mercy be with your family doing this time. I know that you are in a better place, singing with angels...
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June 25, 2010
I am still loss of words. I miss you all and was looking forward to seeing you again. What a beautiful couple Don and Charita. I don't understand why this had to happen but I trust God will comfort our family during this difficult season.....love always your cousins from Detroit...LaTasha and Terry...Uncle Nel niece and nephew.
Cheryle Du Bose
June 24, 2010
We all experience sadness when we loose someone close but we must remember that Jesus will heal us.
I reflect on Don with much joy for that is what I experienced as he sang at my wedding reception in 2001 and as he and Cherita sand at my dear sister's funeral in 2009.
An angelic voice is what he was given, a gift from God. May we all have the opportunity to hear that voice again via CD's or on tape recorders. May the peace of our saviour Jesus Christ forever be with us all as we make this transition without him.
Paula
June 23, 2010
To the loving family of Don, I am a senior high school class mate of Don's and he and I communicated briefly a few days before his death, and I will treasure that always. I only wished that I could have heard you sing. If there are CDs, I would love to have one. Now you are singing in the heavenly choir Don. Paula Mason, Upper Marlboro, MD
Barbara D. Jackson
June 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this your time of grief. DON will forever live because his life is in your hearts. May these memories bring you some comfort.
Former St. Elizabeth Co-worker.
Cathy Bing
June 21, 2010
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Bessie Crosson
June 21, 2010
To the Mcrea family, you have my sincere sympathy for the loss of your love one. I remembered him at 10th st Bapt and many of his singing engagements, friendly, loving and kind to all. Charita I was out of town at the town during the time of the funeral and was not able to attend. I hope that fond memories of his life bring you peace.
B. Crosson & family
IDA STEWART
June 20, 2010
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DON'S DEATH HE ALWAYS HAD A KIND WORD AND A SMILE FOR EVERYONE. HE INSPIRED MY CLIENTS AT COATES AND LANE AND ST;E.S WITH A JOYFUL SONG ALL THE TIME REST IN PEACE YOU WERE LOVED IDA STEWART WASH, DC
Pastor Gail I. Myers
June 18, 2010
Charita: You and your family are in my prayers during this most difficult journey. Just know that God's love for you and your family is everlasting and He knows... (your Aunt Shirley's friend)
Halima Coffey
June 18, 2010
My sincere condolences to the family.It has been years since I have seen Don we attended Langley Jr High school together class of 1984. He always had a song in his heart and such a beautiful vioce. May the memories of that console you.
Laura Williams
June 17, 2010
Rest in Peace
May God be with your Family in this time of sorrow. Take comfort and know that he is in a better home with his Heavenly Father.
Jacqueline Stevens
June 17, 2010
To Don's family:
I am devastated to hear of Don's passing on yesterday. We were are New Bethel for years together. He was the most wonderful, caring young man that would not hurt anyone.
I am so sorry for your loss, but I know that God is there for you--He will comfort you in those places where He can only go.
God bless you and you have my prayers.
Love In Christ
Evangelist Jacqueline G. Stevens
Felicia Precious Sistrunk
June 17, 2010
To the Jones & Best Family,
my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nadine Wesley-Adams
June 17, 2010
Charita my thoughts and prayers are with you, and we are sharing the burden of this great grief. May God bless you and The entire Jones family. I will always keep you in prayer. Love You All Nadine
Tytisha moore
June 17, 2010
hi mr jones this is tytisha moore your nice person that you had for 2years you been a great worker you did alot for me and my family i wish you and your family much love i love you
love your frined tytisha moore
Valerie Gregory
June 17, 2010
Dear Charita and Family,
How sad I felt on hearing of the passing of Don, I liked his spirit and his go get it attitude about life. I will miss him. Keeping you in pray always. Valerie
Tina Ford
June 17, 2010
Charita,
May the comfort of the Lord keep you during this time. As I think back, during the time Don and I worked together at St. E's. I must tell you ... I so looked forward to his Million Dollar smile to enter my office. I would say to him "Sing Don Sing just a little piece of something" we do know one must always keep a song in their heart and he would laugh but always give me a note or two. Then the conversation became all about You. I must say he loved you with all his being. Just know that God know's what's best for all of us. The time will come where you two will see each other again.
Much Love & Prays
Tina Ford
Dorothy & Bria Jackson
June 17, 2010
My heart goes out to the Jones family because I know tough times are ahead, but hold on to God's hand. Rita I am here for you if you ever need me. Don will truly be missed. Family keep your head up and continue to trust God.
Donna Wyatt
June 17, 2010
Charita - My God bless and keep you comforted during this mornful time.
Cheryl McDuffie
June 17, 2010
I have never met Don D. Jones but I am sending my prayers up for the family. Praying that God will give you strength to go forth in his name and shine the light of God and the light of Don D. Jones for the world to see that Christ lived and lives inside of Bro. Don and the family.
May God Keep you in his loving arms.
Respectfully,
Cheryl L. McDuffie
Milwaukee, WI
Trudy Turner
June 17, 2010
My heartfelt sorrow go out to Charita and the entire family. I worked with Don at the Department and I am just learning of his home going. I am so so sorry. Don was always singing, smiling and laughing. He is now in the heavenly choir or directing them. Trudy Turner
DEMETRICE GORDON
June 17, 2010
DON, I HAVE KNOWN YOU FOR 2YEARS AND FOR THE 2YEARS THAT I KNOWN YOU WAS ALWAY VERY NICE MAN I THANK U FOR WORKING WITH ME AND MY FAMILY. U WILL BE MISS.
Shirley & George Smith
June 17, 2010
Our heartfelt sympathy goes to the Jones/Best family. Rita, you know we loved Don. He blended with our family so well. We will never forget him. He loved our "southern cooking"! Remember, the race is not given to the swift or strong but to him that holds out to the end. May God bless and keep you all.
June 16, 2010
May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
The Leonard Family
Carolyn Barnes
June 16, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Thetis Nixon-Jackson
June 16, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jennifer Gondek-Story
June 16, 2010
Charita- There are no words to express how deeply sorry I am to hear about the loss of your beloved Don. The love you and Don shared will help you get through this difficult time. I had the honor of listening to Don sing at Brian and I's wedding 7 years ago. The room and time stood still as he belted out 'I will always love you." That song now has an entirely different meaning and will always have a place in my heart. God bless you today and always.
Laura Michelle Smith
June 16, 2010
My thoughts & prayers are with the Jones/Best family at the difficult time......He will be truly missed.
G Conway
June 16, 2010
To Pastor Best and to Ms. Jones, know that God knows all things and that He is there for you. Put your hands in His hand and He will give you peace in the days to come. I am praying for you and with you. Hold on to the memories because this is not the end you will see him again.
Shevry Lassiter
June 16, 2010
Charita, we offer our deepest sympathy to you. I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your soul mate. We certainly don't understand all of God's ways but we know He never makes mistakes -- He is still God! May He continue to comfort you and give you peace even in the midst of this storm. God Bless You, Michael & Shevry Lassiter.
H. Thomas Graham
June 16, 2010
To Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Best and the Jones/Best Family. I express my deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your husband/son/father. I was Don's U. S. Government teacher at McKinley Tech and I shall never forget his beautiful voice. The sincerity in which he sang was incredible. Not only his singing, but his true friendship to all of his peers at McKinley. May God, our Father, strengthen you and all of your endeavors.
Rae Mims
June 16, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Don. I will always remember his beautiful voice singing at the wedding of my friend Charlissa Quick Goodyear. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Theresa Schlafly
June 16, 2010
I was fortunate to work with Don during several productions at the Washington National Opera (including Porgy and Bess, featuring his unforgettable performance as the Crab Man!). Don's vibrant spirit, kind smile, and infectious laugh will be missed by many. My condolences to his family and friends.
Antoinette White
June 16, 2010
My Deepest Sympathy to Charita and the Family. I will keep you and the family in my prayers.
A K
June 16, 2010
DON WILL TRULY BE MISSED, I LISTENED TO DON SING FROM SHAED ELEMETARY TO LANGLEY JR. HIGH TO MCKINLEY TECH SR. HIGH & HE ALWAYS FILLED OUR DAYS WITH JOY THROUGH HIS SINGING. I REALLY BELEIVED THAT HE WOULD BE THE NEXT LUTHER, THE WAY HE HELD THOSE NOTES. MY SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE JONES FAMILY, DON WILL REALLY BE MISSED. HE WAS A VERY FUNNY YOUNG MAN
Felicia "Precious" Sistrunk
June 16, 2010
To the Jones & Best Family, The angels are always near to those who are grieving,
to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tracy Davidson
June 16, 2010
My sincere condolences to the whole family. Don was an amazing talent and a dear person. He will truly be missed by everyone who knew him. Tracy Davidson (Rockville, MD)
June 16, 2010
To Alisa and the entire Jones Family. May the grace of God and the peace that goes far beyond undersanding rest upon you and you family. In this time of sandness and dispare know that God is still in control and all thing work togather for the good of those that love him
Burnetta Hight
National Labor Relations Board
June 16, 2010
Charita, my prayers are with you and your family. May the God of all peace comfort and keep you all. Philippians 4:13 (Amplified Bible) says, I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who [a]infuses inner strength into me; I am [b]self-sufficient in Christ's sufficiency].
Carol B. McCullough (Charlotte, NC)
Tish Settles
June 16, 2010
My prayers and thoughts are with the entire Jones family.
Deborah Williams
June 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
delores jackson
June 16, 2010
My sincere condolences to Don's loved
ones. May God keep you faithful and
strong during this period of bereavement.
D. jackson
Former Co-Worker SEH
Ken and Betsy Weiss
June 16, 2010
We worked on many shows with Don at the Washington Opera over the last 10 years. Every room he walked into seemed brighter because he was there. We'll miss him greatly.
Our deepest sympathy.
June 16, 2010
My condolences to the family, wife and children. Don was an awesome friend, minister and entertainer. I met Don in school and we stayed friends throughout our adulthood. I will really miss him. I hope you don't mind that I added some verses below; it just reminds me of an awesome singer who is looking back over the life and career that they were blessed with. I'm sure you all can remember Don singing a song just for you. God bless you all!
I've been so many places in my life and time.
I've sung a lot of songs I've made some bad rhyme.
I've acted out my love in stages With ten thousand people watching, but we're alone now and I'm singing this song for you
I love you in a place where there's no space or time.
I love you for in my life you are a friend of mine.
And when my life is over, remember when we were together.
We were alone and I was singing this song for you.
Remember when we were together,
We were alone and I was singing this song for you.
We were alone and I was singing this song for you.
June 16, 2010
Don was a great co- worker who cared deeply for the children. His smile and laugh made difficult day easier to bare.
Patrick Carroll( Landover, MD)
KEITH RUSK
June 16, 2010
R.I.P. MY BRO.
Sharon Black
June 16, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Don. Your family is in my prayers.
Carolyn Barnes
June 16, 2010
Mrs. Jones im so sorry for the lost of your husband.Keep the faith and god will give you the strenght.
Fred Ivey
June 16, 2010
Charita & To the Family Don Jones- my prayers and thoughts are with you. The laughter & tears shared will be well remembered for now and years to come. I am so grateful to have met him on this journey. I pray that peace and understanding will be with you. I want you to know he will be greatly missed. I remember all of the jokes and laughter we shared while at New Bethel COGIC, the great talent that he shared while here on this earth. Be encouraged and know that earth has NO sorrow that heaven can not heal. Remember that God is in the midst of this all- for so many of us do not understand it now- but we SHALL understand it better bye & bye.
Tracie and Tonya
June 16, 2010
Dear Charita and Jones family, my family met Don and Charita at 19th Street Baptist Church. We love you both soooo much and I am so sorry for your loss. Don was very kind and everytime I asked him to sing for a funeral or wedding he was there. Charita you will be in our prayers! Don was special with a voice like the angels!!!!! We will be praying for you and the family. Tracie and Tonya Robertson
Kehembe V Eichelberger
June 16, 2010
It has been a true pleasure to share music and fun times with our music brother. He has filled many spaces from Howard University to Oprah and to the Opera. We now take this time to celebrate his transition to the ancestors. Now go sing and tie those ribbons in the sky.
Kimberly Newton
June 15, 2010
I offer my love and support to my dear friend Charita, God is good and even at this trying time, you are still able to minister to others because of your love and trust in our Lord. You are truely amazing.. I offer my sincere condolences to the family. May peace be with you.
Loye Hawkins
June 15, 2010
My deepest condolences to Don's Wife and his family. You will be sorely missed.
Linda Paige
June 15, 2010
Charita
I thank God for the wonderful man that I got to know for only a short time. His smile and personalty will be a memory that I will keep with me. God puts people in your lives for a reason or a season. I thank God for my season. You must stay strong and remember that weeping may endure for a night but JOY comes in the morning light. Don's smile will be your morning light.
June 15, 2010
My deepest condolences to Don's wife and family. Praying your strength in the Lord. What a blessing to hear his voice on YouTube. It's hard to understand, but as he sings here you must "Dwell in the House of the Lord Forever". In the darkest of times, in the time you don't understand, when it's hardest to praise - PRAISE God like you never have before. L. Thompson (Bowie, MD)
Nora Newton
June 15, 2010
Dearest Charita: My thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. Please know that you are one of the very fortunate to have loved and been loved unconditionally. You and Don were quite the pair and touched so many with your genuineness and sincerity. May God continue to hold you, keep you, and guide you, as only he can. Peace to you and your family, friends and love ones. I'll see you soon. Yours in the Spirit.
James Mack
June 15, 2010
It was my great pleasure to have known Don during his time as part of the music ministry at Peoples Congregational Church where he sang with the Chancel Choir, as did I, and worked with the youth ministry. Don's heart was a big as his heroic voice and coupling all of that with an easy and quick sense of humor made him a delight to be around in so many ways. His spirit was strong too and as near tireless as it seemed his body and voice were. I am deeply saddened to hear of his loss in so unexpected and abrupt a way. He is fondly remembered at Peoples and will be deeply missed. Please know that our prayers will continue to be with the Jones family and may God receive Don's spirit, truly one of his own, into his Heavenly Kingdom.
Pat Hussey
June 15, 2010
My heart, prayers and thoughts go out to the Jones family. May you be surrounded by love and somehow find peace through family and friends who care so much. It was my privilege to sing with Don for many years in the Washington Opera. He will be missed by so many...
Terri Cornish
June 15, 2010
To Charita & Family
Don will be missed but never forgotten. His presence touched so many lives. He would brighten a day with joy and laugher. May God give you peace and comfort.
beatrice alexander
June 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, the family on Don Jones. He was the sweetest of men. I was honored to be his colleague at the Washington Opera.
Elder Lillie Thomas
June 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ray and Pat Brown
June 15, 2010
To the Jones and Best family,
It is our prayer that God will continue to comfort and strenghten you during this difficult time. You are in our prayers.
Jeanette Carter
June 15, 2010
Charita, Pastor Best and Family, as hard as it may seem not to do , we all know Don wouldnt want us to cry for him. He loved life, We must all remember him with that smile on his face and a song in his heart.
Marilyn Bolden-Richmond
June 15, 2010
Pastor Best:
My family prayers are with you. You have our deepest sympathy. The precious memories of Don will remain in your heart at all times. Your son could have only brought you joy and made you proud.
Marilyn Bolden-Richmond and daughters
Joy and Kim
Angela Butler
June 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Don's family. Don will be missed by all of us.
TurSonya Keitt
June 15, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Lourdes P. Elias
June 15, 2010
My deepest condolences to the family of the beloved Don Jones. As a dancer, I worked with Don on many operas at the Washington National Opera (WNO). His voice was warm and powerful -- a true professional and a kind, gentle soul. We will miss him greatly.
Rev. D. Michelle Perkins-Peterson
June 15, 2010
My prayers and condolences go out to the Jones family. Charita no amount of words can express how sorrowful I am for your loss. It is my prayer that God comforts and keeps you in His care.
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you
and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace." 'Numbers 6:24-26
Penny Webb-Harrison
June 15, 2010
Pastor Best, My prayers & condolences are extended to you and your family. Keep trusting in the Lord for all things and He will surely continue to strengthen you today and always.
McKinley Class of 1987
June 15, 2010
With sincere and heartfelt condolences.
Elder Daniel Harrison
June 15, 2010
Pastor Best and Family
It is our prayer that you find refuge and strength in this hour. May the peace of God that passes all understanding keep you and fortify you. The Holy Spirit will give you what you need, for He does all things well.
We love you
Aloma Shaw
June 15, 2010
My heart is so very heavy. Don you were truly one of a kind. You meet someone like you once in a lifetime. Thank you for serenading us with your beautiful voice at my daughter and son in-law's wedding. You touched so many lives in a special way. Although we needed you on earth, God needed you more. God bless the Jones Family.
Wain Jenkins
June 15, 2010
We all took a break and sat stage left each and every night to hear your solo performance on the Kennedy Center stage, in awe of your tremendous vocal talent. I only met you during this past run. You touched my life in such a sort time with your words of wisdom and you just being Don. Heaven has a new shining voice for our Father to enjoy. Blessings and condolences to your family and friends. You will be missed by all.
Diana Vera
June 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers for Don and his family. Such a special person. He lifted spirits and his presence will be so missed.
June 15, 2010
Dear Doretha and Family - If anyone ever met or knew Don, they would never forget him. I met him when he was just a little boy and he never changed - always smiling and always sweet. Trust in God for strength and mercy as we release Don to His loving care. Love to you all, Valeria, Nadir and Margo and the Grands.
Wanda Scales
June 15, 2010
Thank you, Dear Lord, for creating Don Diego Jones in YOUR image. Now I know that when I saw Don, I saw you.
To Charita, Pastor Best, and the entire family.
I thank God for the gift of Don in our lives. I miss him, too. But, I rejoice in knowing that I WILL see him again. Don shared a powerful word of faith with me once and I will forever remember how he used his talents for God’s Glory. I truly believe that when Don sang Psalm 23 with Jeff Majors at Coretta Scott King's funeral, he was singing his testimony. Don walked through the valley of the shadow of death fearing no evil; he was comforted by the Lord's rod and staff. Don now dwells in the house of the Lord. Lord, let me live so that when people see me, they really see you. To God be all the glory. I am praying for you all and am here for you.
Barbara Richardson
June 15, 2010
Don you will be greatly missed! Cha-Cha our thoughts and prayers are with you and the children during this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss. Words may not heal, but time will.
Evelyn Jackson
June 15, 2010
May this eternal light remind you of the Don a True Man of God
Audrey Adams
June 15, 2010
Our Deepest condolences to the Jones family.
The Adams Family
Annie Jones
June 15, 2010
To the Jones/Best families; May the God of comfort be with you today and always. We are praying for your strength.
Love, Anne Jones & Wright Family.
June 15, 2010
To Don Jones and Family you are in our prayes we will remember you as the golden voice of gospel music. Heaven will now have another singing Angel. Mother Dorothy Cody
Benita Duncan
June 15, 2010
Charita,
You and your family are in our prayers. God has added a heavenly voice to his angel choir.
June 15, 2010
"I will always Love You"
Aunt Burnell Jackson
Adrienne Glover
June 15, 2010
To the Jones Family
As a childhood friend, I will always remember Don singing and smiling. My condolences to the entire family. HEAVEN WILL NEVER BE THE SAME, he will sing now right by our father's side. Ever note, he sang from the heart. It was a pleasure knowing this good spirit young man. Facebook reconnected us about and for that time we shared a few stories, he wanted me to come and see him perform @ the Kennedy Center.... Well my friend U have the center stage. U WILL BE MISSED AND WAS LOVED.
Adrienne Curtis
La-Trice Haggans-Batts
June 15, 2010
I remember DON always singing although he was in the 12 grade when I was in the 10th grade but he was always happy.
May Catterton
June 15, 2010
Your joy and laughter will always be remembered in our hearts. Your coworkers as well as the families you served will truly miss you. My thoughts and prayers are with the Jones family in their time of sorrow.
CHARLETTA WADE
June 15, 2010
DON AND WENT TO MCKINLEY AND HE WAS VERY FRIENDLY PERSON WHENEVER I WAS DOWN HEWAS THERE TO MAKE ME LAUGH AN MINUTES I WOULD FORGET ABOUT IT AND CAN SING HIS HEART OUT. SO IF YOU REALLY KNEW DON HE WAS A VERY FUN, LOVING, KIND PERSON AND HAD A BIG HEART FOR EVERYONE SO YES HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY.
Linda Thomas
June 15, 2010
Hey Santa I still hear you singing I have know you all of your life, singing up and down on third street, you sang for my father birthday party, my sister wedding and my grandmother funeral and you even left a message on my answer machine singing for my birthday. We have danced and laughed at plenty of backyard cookouts and family gatherings. What a great loss. You will truly be missed. Peace and Love Linda.
June 15, 2010
R.I.P. Don.
Evandra Jackson
June 15, 2010
My friend is now singing in the choir of Angels. Don, you will always have a special place in my heart. Sharita, if you need anything at all please call me. God, I thank you for blessing us with the presence of one of your most precious sons.
Kimberly Talley
June 15, 2010
Wow, this is still hard to believe. Don was just at my desk at work on Thursday, June 3 "cutting up" like only Don can do! Our moments of talking & laughing about the old New Bethel COGIC, grad school (HU), his family, work, and yes, how nice he was dressed will be missed. May God comfort, stregthen, and keep Don's wife and family. You all are in my prayers.
Patrice Cunningham
June 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
bj jones
June 15, 2010
This is for u Don . Heaven has open up it's doors to let in a good co-worker as well as a good friend so rest in peace
Love B.J.
June 15, 2010
To the family of Don Jones:
You are in my prayers. I had the opportunity to work with Don as an employee of the PGCPS system. He was a wonderful man who used his gift of music to minister to others. May you continue to trust in the Lord for strength and comfort during this very difficult time.
Shirley Conley,Bowie, MD PGCPS
Christy
June 15, 2010
There are so many things I will miss about this wonderful, unique Angel. He encouraged me in so many ways but mostly to walk with God. I'm thankful for God sharing Don with us; even if it was a short time. My office will never be the same. I will definitely miss sharing my Laffy Taffy candy with my friend and feeding into the ministry (Smile).
Charita and family, you are in my prayers. I pray God's peace be with you forever!
Dana Lawrence
June 15, 2010
Dear Family and Friends: This is in honor of Elder Don Diego Jones. Don graduated from McKinley Tech HS 25 years ago and Howard University 19 years ago. He was my dear friend, choir/class mate, and Christian brother. I will never forget Don Jones; I pray for peace and unconditional love. "Rest in heavenly peace, saint." Sincerely,
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