Charles Jones Sr.

Charles was born on February 5, 1945, in South Hill, Virginia, to John Earl Jones Sr. and Everline J. Ashe. He was educated in the Mecklenburg County Public School System and graduated from East End High School in 1967. He accepted Christ early and was baptized at Holly Grove Baptist Church in Bracey, Virginia. Charles joined the United States Marine Corps after graduating from high school. Shortly after joining the armed forces, Charles did a tour in Vietnam, serving in the Vietnam War. Upon his return home, his assigned post was in Quantico, Virginia. Charles served his country faithfully and received the highest discharge possible upon his retirement from the military, and honorable discharge. After service, Charles resided in Washington, DC, where he enjoyed working as a city bus driver. His first child was born there, Tiffany M. Jones. Shortly after that he met Florence Morton Jones and was united in holy matrimony on April 27, 1974, in Richmond, Virginia. Three children were born form this union of 48 years: Charles Jones Jr, the late Miranda Jones Tyler, and Tameka (Jones) Brown. Charles was a die-hard Redskins fan. In his younger years, he loved to dance and always ended up on the center stage of the dance floor. His favorite dances were the “Mashed Potatoes” and “The Twist”. By trade, he was a truck driver and was passionate about auto mechanics, fixing cars, and betting on horses. Charles was a man who loved his hats, whether baseball caps or Kangol hats. In his later years, he was a devoted caregiver to his beloved mother in her golden years. Charles was called home to eternal rest and peace on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Earl Jones, Sr. and Everline J. Ashe; daughter Miranda Jones Tyler; and grandson Teon Tyler. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife Florence Jones; brothers Clyde (Villian) Smith, John Earl Jones Jr., Gary Jones, and brother-in-law Nathaniel Morton; daughter Tiffany Jones, son Charles (Chameka) Jones, Jr., and daughter Tameka (Terrence) Brown; 13 grandchildren, Jamal Jones, Jermaine Jones, Darius Lee, Jazmine (Willie) Haynes III, Alexia Tyler, Kayla Tyler, Ebony Jones, DeAndre Harris, Taj Tyler, Deja Jones, Trinity Brown, Tera Brown, and Tamia Brown; 8 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, relative and friends. Take your rest, Charles; a strong man, son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend, until we meet again.

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Charles Jones Sr.

February 5, 1945 - August 24, 2022