Herbert Jones Sr.

Herbert Jones Sr. obituary, Richmond, VA

Herbert Jones Sr.

Herbert Jones Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Jan. 8 to Jan. 12, 2010.
JONES, Herbert Maxfield Sr., 92, born July 4, 1917, entered eternal rest amidst the loving care of family on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at the VCU Health Systems Medical Center. Preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Mae Baskerville Jones; and one son, James Robert "Bobby" Jones Sr.; he is survived by three sons, Herbert Maxfield Jones Jr., Walter Maxfield Jones Sr., and Oliver Wendell Jones Sr. (Bernice); one daughter, Janie Jones Preston; 10 grandchildren, LaNette Jones, Danise Harmon (Sidney), Monica Preston, Yolanda Jones, Bridgette Hurt (Bryant), Oliver Jones Jr. (Milcah), Toni Jones, James Jones Jr., Odette Perkins, Walter Jones Jr.; 12 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren; a devoted nephew, Walter Jones Jr.; and a host of other relatives, neighbors, and devoted friends, among them a devoted caregiver, Mildred Jones. His passion was his family. He touched many hearts and will be missed by all. Mr. Jones was a retired United States postal clerk for over 35 years at the Brook Road, Richmond, Va. location. His remains rest at the W. S. Watkins and Sons Funeral Home, 2700 North Avenue. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. January 13, 2010 at All Souls Presbyterian Church, 19 Overbrook Road. Reverend Beverly Bullock officiating. Family and friends assemble at the church at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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January 13, 2010

Earline West Walker posted to the memorial.

January 13, 2010

Geraldine S. Hampton and Allison H. Davis posted to the memorial.

January 12, 2010

Mary Shaw Goode posted to the memorial.

Earline West Walker

January 13, 2010

Oliver W. Jones AKA "OW"

Sorry to hear of the homegoing of your father and we are sending heartfelt prays to you and your family. May God continue to bless and watch over you. (former co-workers at the Richmond Post Office)

Earline West Walker, Marietta, Ga. & Mary C W Jones, Richmond, VA.

Geraldine S. Hampton and Allison H. Davis

January 13, 2010

To Mrs. Preston and Monica,

We are sorry to hear about the passing of your Father and Grandfather. We are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.

Mary Shaw Goode

January 12, 2010

May God Bless each of you. My prayers are with you.

January 12, 2010

To the family of Mr. Herbert Jones, Sr.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss.We were good friends of your parents for years.We will always remember the Birthday parties and cook-outs at your home. We will always keep those memories in our hearts. Mr. Jones is in a better place.May he rest in peace.

Forever your friends,

Lillian Greene and Diane Jackson

LaNette Jones

January 12, 2010

Grandpa, you will truly be miss. I can remember so many times we've talk and you told me so many values of life especially about saving money and as of today i still haven't saved any. When i would mention i was so tired of working two jobs you always said It's good for me..(smile). I will always remember your birthday, the cookouts and family gatherings RIP..Love LaNette

All Souls Presbyterian Church

January 12, 2010

To the family of Mr. Herbert Jones, Sr.

The family of All Souls Presbyterian Church give thanks for the life and faith journey of Mr. Jones and extend to his family our deepest sympathy.

Although God has physically taken him away from us, his spirit remains to strengthen and inspire all who knew and loved him.

We celebrate his legacy while rejoicing in his life "eternal".

In Christ's Love,
The Rev. Beverly Sherrill Bullock,the Session and the members of All Souls Presbyterian Church-Richmond,VA.

Marian J. Bey Gordon

January 12, 2010

To the Jones Family:
I am so sorry to hear of rhe passing of your father. I have so many memories of him as an avid fan of all of Virginia Union's games and as a father who demanded the very best of himself and for his family.
He and my father were postal carries together and now they are both no longer with us. I shall miss him dearly and may God Bless and watch over all of you at this very difficult time in your lives.
Marian J.Gordon

Belinda & Sierra Kelly

January 8, 2010

May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
With Deepest Sympathy.

Evelyn Bryce and Family

January 8, 2010

To Jannie, Herbert Jr, Walter, Oliver, and family, we were sorry to hear of your fathers passing. May the happy memories of him keep a smile in your hearts. God bless all of you.

Alvin, Bobby, Sammy and David Mosby

January 8, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 8, 2010

To The Jones Family,

I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Continue to trust GOD, and I know you will, I will continue to pray for your entire family strenght in the Lord as you deal with the loss, hold on to the memories.

Jackie and Murphy Baskerville

From the staff of W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home

January 8, 2010

We present this guestbook to you with deepest compassion and with our sincerest expression of sympathy.

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