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Lawrence Jones Obituary
He was born Aug. 20, 1947, to the late Pauline Crowder Jones and Solomon Hill. He attended Sussex Central High School. Throughout his life he was employed by several different companies to include Brown and Williamson, BP Short, VDOT, Phillip Morris and Chaparral Steel. Mr. Jones was member of First Baptist Church, Jarratt, Va. He was preceded in death by his son, Lawrence Jones Jr.; five brothers, James, George, Kenneth, Russell Crowder and Stanley Hill; a sister; Nancy Jones.
Lawrence leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of 43 years, Lucy M. Jones; two daughters, Vernita Richardson (Bruce) and Jacqueline Blackwell, both of Petersburg; five grandchildren, Tevon, Lataesha, Derrell, Teonte and Kaela; a stepgrandfather, Paul Skipper of Jarrett; seven sisters, Mary Dammond (John), Annette Ampey (Jerry), Paullette Pulliam (Ricky), all of Petersburg, Virginia Branch, Audrey Crowder, both of Stony Creek, Ethel Crowder of Jarrett and Thelma Phillip (Billy) of Dinwiddie; four brothers, Clyde Crowder (Alma), Willie Crowder (Edith), both of Jarrett, John Crowder (Evette) and Melburn Hill (Megaslene), both of Petersburg; a mother-in-law, Mary Parker of Newport News; three aunts, Edith Jones, Mary Carley and Annie Truitt of Jarrett; three uncles, Sandy Graves of Jarrett, Thomas Graves and Clifton Graves of Philadelphia; five sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at First Baptist Church, Jarrett, with the Rev. George Mays William officiating. The interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will assemble at the home of Bruce and Vernita Richardson, 1771 Monticello St., Petersburg. You may contact the family at 861-3631.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Please visit us at our Web site www.blandenterprisesainc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Jones
August 29, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lawrence will be greatly missed ...
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His family and friends
Trisvan/Prosise Family
Deacon James Reed
August 27, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
James ( Ho! Ho! ) Washington
August 27, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the family. I had the honor to work with Lawrence (Sugar Bear) at B&W and, he became a true friend and a great inspiration in my life. May you " Rest In Peace" my friend.
TINA BRANCH TAYLOR
August 27, 2009
MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO THE JONES FAMILY,JUST BE STRONG AND HOLD ON GOD IS WITH THIS FAMILY,SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS
Lillie B. Hall &Family
August 26, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
August 26, 2009
To Lucy & Family:
May you find strength and peace in the midst of your grief. You are in our prayers.
Earnestine Miles Mallory & Family
August 26, 2009
Wishing you and your family strength and peace.
Lawrence and Reatha Bolling, Dinwiddie, Virginia
Sussex Central High School - Class of 1973
August 26, 2009
To The Jones Family
At this time of sadness,
Words aren't so easy to say,
What we want to do is comfort you,
Help take your grief away.
You aren't alone in sorrow,
Our thoughts are there with you,
If you need someone to listen,
Or just to talk things through.
We'll do our best to sympathize,
And we're sure you'll come to know,
In time you'll see the reason,
Your loved one had to go.
It's a temporary situation,
Tell yourself that instead,
Your loved one hasn't left you,
He has just walked on ahead.
The Epps' Family
August 26, 2009
My prayers are with you. Trust God for your strength, comfort and needs during this time of lost in the family. Remember God puts nothing in our lives that if we trust in him and believe he can't get us through.
Trust in the Lord!
Patricia Hill-Wiggins
August 25, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carol Perry-Square
August 25, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 24, 2009
My prayers are with you. Hopefully they will help to comfort you in your time of need. I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Jones during his stay at SRMC. He will be gratly missed.
sincerely,
N. Scott and lab family (Petersburg, Va)
Edward and Celestine Riley
August 24, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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