Deacon Harry Jones, Jr.

On Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 4:23 a. m., the Lord called home His servant Deacon Harry Jones, Jr. He was born in King and Queen County VA on February 10, 1918 to the late Harry Jones, Sr. and the late Mary Scott Jones. He was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph J. Jones, Sr. and John T. Jones; two sisters, Laura Conception and Delores Santos. He was educated in the public schools of King and Queen County. He was employed for many years with the Barefoot Family as a farmer in Bruington, VA. Later he was employed until his retirement with the Camco/Safeguard Company in Tappahannock, VA. At an early age he confessed Christ and was baptized under the leadership of the late Reverend James C. Graves at the New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Walkerton, VA. He served many years as an usher until he and his family united with Bethlehem Baptist Church, Bruington, VA on January 4, 1959, unde r the late Reverend Dr. T. Wright Morris. While at Bethlehem, he continued to serve with the Usher Ministry until 1982. He was ordained a deacon in 1982 and on February 19, 2005 he was honored as Deacon Emeritus. Harry was also the sextant for Bethlehem for 21 years, maintained the lawn and cemetery. He served as superintendent of the Sunday School for 2 years; First President of Bethlehem’s Men’s Ministry; President of the Deacon and Deaconess Ministry; a member of the Men’s Chorus and Sanctuary Choir. Harry was also a member of the Southside Rappahannock Baptist Association, Kiwanis Club of Tappahannock, VA, Eureka Masonic Lodge #5; President of the Edgehill Elementary School PTA, and actively served for many years with the NAACP in King and Queen and Essex counties. He was a man of wisdom and knowledge and was faithful in anything that he was a part of. His hobbies consisted of anything outdoors such as gardening, lawn care, flowers, and making something out of “Junk”. He loved to listen to his radio/tapes, reading and talking about the Bible. His overall mission was to win souls for Christ and to talk about God’s praises. Deacon Jones is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Mary Frazier Jones; seven children: Ethel J. Davis, Richmond, VA, Harry T. Jones (Elver), King William, VA, Joyce A. Baskett (John), Richmond, VA, Gloria J. Massey (Renes), Richmond, VA, Augustus M. Jones, Richmond, VA, Patricia L. Jones, Highland Springs, VA; and Martin L. Jones, Sr., Powhatan, VA; fifteen grandchildren: Brenda J. Coleman (Bernard), Lloydette R. Wilkerson (Kenneth), Lloyd R. Davis, III (Linda), Deborah D. White (Joseph), Carolyn A. Barner (Calvin), Katrina R. Parker, Renes E. Massey, Jr. (Anitra), Melissa D. Jones, Martin L. Jones, Jr., Christopher M. Jones, Ronald M. Thompson (Melissa), Brad Jones (Tiyacca), Antoine L. Jones (Nikia), Marc J. Jones, and Dominique D. Jones; thirty-six great-grandchildren; twelve great-great grandchildren; one sister, Elsie Gibson (Charles), Crawfordsville, FL; seven sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Harry’s Journey Has Just Begun Don’t think of him as gone away – his journey has just begun Life holds so many facets – this earth is only one. Just think of him as resting from the sorrow and the tears In a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years. Think how he must be wishing that we could know today How nothing but our sadness can really pass away. And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched For nothing loved is ever lost – and he was loved so much.

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Deacon Harry Jones, Jr.

February 10, 1918 - January 21, 2012