Percy Jones

Percy Jones entered into eternal rest on January 31,2012 in Glen Allen,Virginia after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 7,1939 in Jackson,North Carolina(within Northampton County) as the eldest child of the late Ethel and John Jones,Sr. He was preceded in death by a brother,Ronnie Jones and son Gilbert Bernard Jackson,Sr. His education was received through the public schools of Roanoke Rapids,North Carolina. In 1957,Percy moved to Richmond,where he began an extensive career in the food industry. As he honed his skills,Percy became one of Richmond's most sought after Banquet Mangers in the hotel business. He was employed by several hotels to include the Raleigh Hotel,Sheraton Hotel,Holiday Inn(Abbey),John Marshall Hotel,and the Sheraton Park South Hotel from which he retired in 2000. Even though retired,Percy remained engaged in his passion of banquet management,by periodically working with various caterers throughout the Richmond area,as recently as December,2011. On July 6,1968,Percy married the former Jessie Murray. Shortly after their union,Percy joined his wife as a member of Cedar Street Baptist Church of God,where he served as a Male Usher. Percy and Jessie shared their love of catered events,travel,gardening and sports during their forty-three year marriage. Family was important to Percy,as he enjoyed hosting and attending family events and most importantly,he was a great provider for his family. In his leisure,Percy volunteered in the community assisting many elderly residents with lawn care and gardening. He leaves to cherish his loving memory,a devoted wife,Jessie Murray Jones,devoted daughter,E. Yvette Jones of Richmond,VA;seven grandchildren,Gilbert Jr.,Devon,Chanel,James,Ella,Shakia,and Sabrina Jackson;nine great-grandchildren;daughter-in-law,Cherinell Jackson,all of Philadelphia,PA;four sisters,Minnie Blowe,Yvonne Cross and Linda Jones of Richmond,VA;and Angela Jones of Charlotte,NC;five brothers,John Jr.,and Clarence of Weldon,NC,Timothy Sr.,of Petersburg,Va. Theotis and Bruce of Richmond,VA;two aunts,Beatrice Randolph of Richmond,Virginia and Ella Johnson of Weldon,North Carolina;one uncle,Douglas Moody of Richmond,Virginia;god-mother,Lois C. Tyler of Richmond,VA.seven sisters-in-law;four brothers-in-law;and a host of nieces,nephews,cousins and many friends.

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Percy Jones

November 7, 1939 - January 31, 2012