Sonnie Jones Jr.

SONNIE JONES JR., (AKA Naim Ajamu), son of the late Sonnie Sr. and Mary Jones, was born August 29th, 1955, and peacefully departed this life on October 26th, 2016, after a short illness. He received his education at Dunbar High School in Baltimore City. At age seventeen he enlisted in the United States Maine Crops where he pursued a career in telecommunications and robotics. He was employed by C&P Telephone Co. for fifteen years, and worked for various other companies installing cable, working on cell towers, and repairing Pyxis machines for hospitals all around the country. At an early age Sonnie established a personal relationship with God, and had no problem expressing his love for the Lord (His Creator). Throughout his adult life he was a role model for the youth and a passionate Activist for Baltimore City. He worked with the Police Dept. and City Council to develop and enforce racial profiling laws. Even in his illness he continued to be a warrior for this cause. He believed we could create an environment in which all people could cohabitate the same space peacefully. As many of you know, he met his wife Lucille in second grade (where he used to pull her pony tails). Even way back then he knew they were meant to spend their lives together. After returning from the military they connected once again and on November 9th, 1981 they became husband and wife. Out of this union they were blessed with three sons, Jamaal, Ahmad and Salim. He was a devoted father and had unique relationships with all his family members. Sonnie had a magnetic personality. He made numerous friends wherever he went, and enjoyed engaging in conversation while being very articulate. He would take as much time as needed to share his point of view. Some of his famous words were “ok this is the last thing i'll say.” he will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Lucille Jones; daughter, Lisa Samad; four sons, Jamaal, Ahmad and Salim Jones, Marlyn Barnes; son-in-law, Musa Samad; three future daughter-in-law, Shannon, Kira and Dawn; three sister, Mattie and Paulette Jones and Sonya Brandon; mother-in-law, Ms Hattie Gross; aunt, Marie; uncle, John; five brother-in-laws, five sister-in-law, nine grandchildren, one great-grandson; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends; a faithful friend and companion, his dog Blue. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Nathaniel Finch and James Jones.

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Sonnie Jones Jr.

August 29, 1955 - October 26, 2016