Deacon John W. Jones Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Deacon John W. Jones (Holly Springs, Mississippi), born in Memphis, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 8, 2025 at the age of 79. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Deacon John departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Deacon John. Though Deacon John may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joe Jones, Sr. and Lillie Jones. He is survived by: his wife Sarah Henderson Jones; his children, Fredrick Henderson (Latasha) of Chicago, IL and LaToya Williams of Chicago, IL; and his siblings, Oscar Lee Jones (Alice) of Memphis, TN, Walter Jones (Mattie) of Chicago, IL, Napoleon Jones of Mt. Pleasant, MS, Mary Emma Jones of Memphis, TN, Florence Lockett (Calvin) of Memphis, TN, Carolyn Jones of Memphis, TN and Ada Hunt (Calvin) of Memphis, TN. He is also survived by two grandchildren, and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
