Nathaniel Raphael Jones

God bless you Stephanie and family. We know he lived a very honorable life. May he comfort and keep you all.

Thank you for your support when I was in law school and allowing me to clerk with you. You are one of the best, kindest and most generous humans I have met. Well done, your honor, well done. Now, rest peacefully.

My heartfelt condolences to Stephanie and the entire family. I am proud of the immense legacy left to all of us by Judge Jones. May he rest in peace. - Gina Hough

Condolences to Stephanie, William, Rick, Marc and Family. Rest In Peace Judge. You left the world a great legacy.

January 30, 2020

Dear Family of Judge Nathaniel Jones:

I will continue to lift your names up in prayer, especially during this difficult time. I am A Member of Sixth Grace Presbyterian Church, 600 East 35th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60616. Reverend Dr. David B. Thornton is the Pastor, The Moderator of The Session, and The Head of the Staff. He is also My Confidante, Mentor, Teacher, and Spiritual Advisor. Reverend Donald B. Register is The Pastor Emeritus. I am The Public Relations Person for my Church Home Sixth Grace Presbyterian Church.

I am also A Former Member of Church Musician Ship Guild, Inc. (1988-2008). The late Dr. Mildred G. Lewis was The Founder, and Executive Director. I was their Administrative Assistant, Executive Secretary, and Public Relations Director.

Nathaniel was an extraordinary man. He will truly be missed by all those people whose hearts, and souls that he had touched. He will not be forgotten. At the age of 93, he did leave a great legacy. "REST IN PEACE", BROTHER NATHANIEL. WITH MY LOVING THOUGHTS, AND PRAYERS, MS. VALINDA DARLENE JONES, OF CINCINNATI, OHIO. I USE TO LIVE IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS..

Rick! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family!! Also praying for the departed soul of your father to Rest In Peace!! - Lalita D.

Dear family of Judge Jones,

You have my sincere condolences. I don't believe I ever met him but, he grew up and went all through school with my mom, Audrey Kirkland Evans, She used to say he was one of the kindest people she ever knew. Sadly, she passed away in 1984 at 57 from CHF and never got to see the courthouse downtown. I can tell you that he really must have been truly a great person for her to talk about after all the years since they graduated from SHS.

My sympathy for you,

Lynn Evans Dunn

Stephanie,
I am not physically able to attend the services and viewing, but I must tell you how much I admired your father, a true gentleman and legal scholar. God bless you and may your memories give you comfort and strength for the days ahead.

Deborah K. Gaines

Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Judge Nate Jones was a friend, colleague and Kappa Brother. I had the pleasure of serving with him as local legal counsel and president of the Dayton Branch NAACP during the Dayton school desegregation litigation. Also, sharing foreign travels and many domestic meetings, conferences and social occasions with Nate and Lil. Our world and national are better because of Judge Jones' unselfish service during his distinguished career. RIP. Attorney Richard and Nolly Austin, St. Croix, Virgin Islands and Dayton, Ohio

To Stephanie and the Jones family - being a neighbor and knowing your Father was a true honor and pleasure. His warm personality and smile were never far away! May he rest in peace. The Crotty Family

I count this civil rights icon as my friend. He made me a better person by following his example.

Remembering Judge Jones for his encouragement at one of our campaign field offices on Madison Road - how tired we all were, and he came in laden with cookies, snacks and sodas. (already in his 80's)
His unwavering commitment to the democratic process, is a memory I carry with me every time I hear challenge from those saying - "this is too hard".
In honor of your memory Judge Jones, we can and we will make EVERY vote count.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. You will forever be in our thoughts and prayers.

Raul and Virginia

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.