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RICHARD O. JONES (Age 74)

Richard O. Jones of Ravenna, Ohio, died on Sunday, September 4, 2022, in Riverdale, MD. Born to Reese and Gladys (Trumphour), he graduated in 1966, enlisted in the Air Force, deployed to Vietnam, gave his life to Jesus through the work of the Navigators August 24, 1969, graduated U of MD BA English, active church life at Wallace PCA starting in 1973 where he met and later married Marie, worked for Verizon, and is survived by his brother, Dave, sister Marjorie, son Daniel (w. Kendra), daughters Sarah (h. Josh), Rachel (h. Edward), Ruth, Lydia, and seven grandkids. Details for Celebration of Life service: Wallace Presbyterian Church in College Park, MD, Sunday, September 11 at 2:30 p.m.. The family is requesting any gifts be given to Wallace or Wycliffe Bible Translators.

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Published by The Washington Post from Sep. 10 to Sep. 12, 2022.

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REGINA WILLIAMS

September 17, 2022

I know Richard through his loving wife, Marie. I thank God for the opportunity to get to know him. Blessings

Lisa Robinson

September 16, 2022

To the family of Richard Jones. May you always know you're in our prayers and thoughts. Continue to walk in faith.

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