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Lawrence Jones Obituary
He was born in Sussex County on Jan. 5, 1955, to Emma Jones and the late Vernon Hamlin. He was loved and nurtured by Carrie B. Jones and the late Walter Jones.
Lawrence was a graduate of Sussex Central High School and was a member of the United States Coast Guard. He was a dedicated sales clerk and store manager at Southside Grocery Store for 25 years. He was employed by Wal-Mart Distribution Center for several years.
Lawrence was preceded in death by Walter Jones (father), Vernon Jones (father), Larry Jones (brother), Earl Hamlin (brother) and Ka'Juan Smith (grandson).
He leaves to cherish his memories a loving wife, Roma Smith Jones; four loving daughters, Kimberley and Tammy Thomas of Waverly, April Thomas of Virginia Beach and Lauren Pierce of Raleigh, N.C.; one son, Juanell Smith (Wilkenda) of Waverly; five brothers, Michael Jones of Chesterfield, Bernard Hamlin, Calvin Hamlin and Joseph Hamlin, all of Richmond, and Roger Jones (Jennifer) of Waverly; nine sisters, Patricia Stith and Elnora Hamlin of Richmond, Janice Allen of Petersburg, Andrea Whitfield (James), Anita Jones and Althea Jones, all of Hopewell, Justine Jones (Warren), Margie Brown (Albert) and Connie Jones, all of Waverly; three aunts, Hattie Jarratt of Waverly, Elizabeth Gray and Vernell Garrett of Newport News; five grandchildren, Amiir Gay, Ke'Juanna Smith, Tabione Thomas, Jordan Thomas and Ryan Thomas of Waverly, and Ke'Juanna Smith of Wakefield; five sisters-in-law, Janie Speed of Jarratt, Virginia Worthy, Reather Mason and Carolyn Smith of Stony Creek, and Annie Caison of Chesterfield; three brothers-in-law, James Smith (Camilla) and Russell Smith (Angela) of Petersburg, and Phillip Smith (Blanche) of Stony Creek; devoted friends, Harris Diggs, James Thomas and Maggie Dent; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, at First Baptist Church, Waverly. Pastor Marvin Drew will officiate. Interment will follow in the Waverly Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to assemble at noon at the residence the day of the service.
Funeral arrangements are being provided to the Jones family by the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, www.blandenterprisesinc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Jones
KIMBERLEY THOMAS, HIS DAUGHTER
January 8, 2008
THANK YOU ALL FOR THE KIND WORDS ABOUT MY FATHER, LAWRENCE W. JONES. HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED. HE IS NOW AT PEACE AND IN A BETTER PLACE. NOW I HAVE THE GOOD MEMORIES AND TIMES WE SPENT TOGETHER. I HAVE CRIED MANY OF DAYS WISHING THAT HE WAS HERE. BUT I KNOW HE WON'T RETURN TO ME. BUT HE WILL REMAIN IN MY HEART FOREVER AND EVER. I MISS HIM SO MUCH. I LOVE MY DAD, MY BEST FRIEND. THE NIGHT BEFORE MY DAD PASSED, RIGHT BEFORE I WAS ABOUT TO LEAVE I TOLD HIM THAT I LOVED HIM. AND I ASKED HIM IF HE LOVED ME. HE GRUNTED AND I SAID "DAD TELL ME YOU LOVE ME"-INSTEAD HE GAVE ME THE BIGGEST SMILE EVER THAT MELTED MY HEART. THAT IS SOMETHING THAT WILL BE WITH ME FOREVER. THAT LAST MOMENT WITH HIM.
January 7, 2008
Happy Birthday! January 5th
Love,
Kim, April, Tammy, Jannie Rae, Amiir, Tabione, Jordan, and Ryan
April Thomas, his daughter
January 7, 2008
Thank you for signing the guest book and for expressing your words of kindness and remembrance of our father. It is so hard to believe that he is no longer with us. During his last day in the hospital, I read the bible to him and prayed with and for him. I asked him what did he want to pray for? He said yes to having some peace and no to having a new car and some money. I know in my heart that he has peace. I know he had it on earth, but he was very sick and it broke my heart to see him in so much pain. I love my dad with all my heart. He is truly missed. I would have never thought he would ever leave us. I thank God for giving my family the opportunity to spend time with him in the hospital before he passed. I will forever remember having that time with him. Philippians 4:7-9
COREY JONES
December 19, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Rodney O'Neil Jones
December 18, 2007
To The Family of Mr. Lawrence W. Jones:
My family and I send our heart felt prayers out to all of you during this time of grief. I can say that Lawrence will be missed for the many kinds words that he bestowed to me within the years and his presence as a good neighbor. We shared a common bond with our interest in music. I will always remember him coming over to the house listening to music and sharing a laugh or two and good conversation. May God keep and comfort all of you.
Rodney O'Neil Jones and Family
Michael Turner
December 18, 2007
To the Jones Family,
I was sadden to hear of the loss of your love one. "Little Man" as I called him will be truly missed. We grew up together and I will hold on to those memories. May God comfort you during this time of sorrow.
Ida Burgess & Family
December 18, 2007
To The Family- May the peace of God and your treasured memories of Lil Man remain in your hearts always and give comfort and strenghth through the difficult days ahead. We will keep you all in our prayers.
maggie dent
December 18, 2007
to my friend who i will truly miss, and love as a brother.who i will always carry the good times that we've always shared together.
love maggie.
Santa Perry
December 17, 2007
To the Jones Family,
With Deepest Sympathy,May your heart be filled with warm thoughts and treasured moments of your dearly departed.
Santa F. Perry & Family
Carroll Jr. Clanton (Booman) & Family
December 17, 2007
To the Jones family:
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.
Mr.Carroll Clanton, Jr.(Booman) & family
December 17, 2007
To the Jones Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. May God Bless you.
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