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Carlmon JONES Obituary

Name: Visitation for Carlmon JONES
Start: 2023-01-20T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Traveler's Rest M.B. Church

JONES, Carlmon N. 76, of St Petersburg, FL transitioned to his heavenly home January 12, 2023. He was a 1965 graduate of the Old Lincoln High School in Tallahassee, FL, 1970 graduate of Florida A&M University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Technology, 1973 Graduate of Syracuse University with a Masters of Science Degree in Education; 1975 Certification in Administration and Supervision from University of South Florida, and retired from the Pinellas County School System in 2008 after 35 years of service in education as Assistant Principal. Mr. Jones was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., (Life Member); National Rattler F-Club, Inc., Florida A & M University, Sports Hall of Fame; First Black Coach in History of Syracuse University, and a member of Traveler's Rest M.B. Church. He was preceded in death by his brother, Theodria Jones; sisters, JoAnn Jones and Carolyn Davis. Cherished memories he leaves to his loving wife, Pamela Robinson Jones; son, Carlmon Justin Jones (Claressa); daughter, Phaedra Jones Best (Cameron); grandson, Jayden Best; a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday 3-7 pm at Traveler's Rest M.B. Church 2183 22nd Ave. South. Funeral Services Saturday Jan. 21, 11 am at Greater Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church 1045 16th St. South. Lawson Funeral Home 727 623-9025

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Jan. 18, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Carlmon JONES

12 Entries

Lakescia Martin

September 23, 2024

We had some good talks everyday before school started. Thanks for the talks and laughs. I will miss u dearly. Rest In Peace my friend.

Agape Love,
Kescia

Lakescia Martin

April 20, 2024

Mr. Jones I did not know you had passed away. You were a good A.P. and friend to me. I remember the conversations we had all time before school started. I remember the last time I saw u in Walmart u still looked the same. Rest In Peace my friend.

Your Buddy,
Kescia

Dana J. "DJ" Harrell

January 21, 2023

I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Coach Carlmon Jones...I extend my sincerest condolences to his family...In July of 1970, legendary Florida A&M Coach Jake Gaither invited me to his home in Tallahassee and introduced me to Carlmon....Coach Gaither felt that Carlmon was the right young man who had the intelligence, temperament and strength of character to step into a very difficult racially charged situation...Coach Gaither was absolutely right...I never returned to the football team so I didn´t have the pleasure of being coached by Coach Jones but I have been told that he was a "players" coach with tremendous coaching potential....Coach Jones became the first Black coach in the history of Syracuse University Athletics and on a national level SU became one of the very first Division 1 College Football programs to have an integrated coaching staff...Historically, Carlmon Jones´ coaching tenure at Syracuse meant more and was bigger than just football...And also, I just discovered that he earned a Master´s degree in Education while at Syracuse...
Job well done on all fronts Coach!!....Rest In Peace!!

Dana J. "DJ" Harrell `71 G´73
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Karl Lombel

January 20, 2023

Coach Jones added an element of fun to every practice, always ready with a wonderful smile and it was a pleasure to have had him be a part of my life at Syracuse. RIP Coach!
Karl Lombel '72

Roger Praetorius

January 20, 2023

Carlmon was great guy. I was on 1972 team when Carlmon was new assistant coach. I have great memories from that time and his visits to reunions later. He praised Ben a million times for the job opportunity ands his Masters from SU. Rip. Roger Praetorius

Jim Kiles

January 20, 2023

Wonderful coach and fun person. The Syracuse Football team was blessed to have Carlmon! May he rest in peace.

Jim Kiles 1971-75 SU.

Steve Dolce

January 20, 2023

What a great guy, I have such fond memories of coach Jones. May he rest in eternal peace with he Lord.

Paul Paolisso

January 20, 2023

Very sorry to hear of Carlmon´s passing. My sympathy to pam and the family. Carlman was a terrific person and a man of utmost integrity. He came to Syracuse in the summer of 1970 as a young assistant football coach and as Syracuse University´s First Black Coach in any sport. Jake Gaither, legendary coach at Florida A&M, highly recommended Carlmon to Coach Schwartzwalder. Carlmon, knowingly, came into a very difficult situation which he handled with dignity, class and maturity well beyond his years.
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In 2008, Carlmon, along with two former Black players from the 1970 team Robin Griffin and Ron Page, traveled back to Syracuse to accept the Zunic Award presented by the Syracuse Football Club for their courage and willingness to stand up for their principles in the face of adversity.

May he rest in peace. Forever Orange!

Paul Paolisso
Syracuse 1970

Marylou Talora

January 19, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss Pam and family. I pray you can get through this time knowing the Lord is embracing you all. Sending prayers and love.

Greg Steen

January 19, 2023

Carlmon Jones was an enthusiastic Graduate Assistant Football Coach at Syracuse University. Carlmon´s demeanor was contagious as he gave 100% on and off the football field.

Fondly, Greg Steen - Syracuse University 1971 - 1975

Susan Valentine Stone

January 18, 2023

My deepest condolences to the Jones family. May your memories bring you peace and comfort at this difficult time. Though I never had the privilege of working with Carlmon Sr, I worked with his son and heard many wonderful stories.

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