Deacon Thomas Jones, Jr., 77, of Hastings, FL was born Monday, March 22, 1943 to Thomas Sr. (TJ) and Ada B. Nichols Jones. He was a lifelong resident of Hastings, FL and a graduate of W.E. Harris High School, Class of 1962. Deacon Jones was a long-time member of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, where he served diligently on the Deacon Board, Men’s Ministry and Male Chorus. He was a member of Sturwell Lodge #348 where he served as Secretary. Deacon Jones was a dedicated family man and provider; his work history speaks of this. He was employed by Flagler Hospital until his health started declining. In addition, he was employed with Lui’M Sewing Factory, Holloway Sportswear, Inc., Armco Steel Company, Jacksonville, FL and Farmer’s Supply/John Deere. He was employed seasonal with L.A. Masters Pre-Cooling and Klipstein Farms. Deacon Jones loved to fish and mow his yard in his spare time until his health started declining. He loved to watch football, his favorite teams were the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Florida Gators. He loved his family and enjoyed spending quality time with them. He was always the jokester during the family gatherings.

Deacon Jones is preceded in death by: His parents; His son: Thomas Jones, III; His granddaughter: Benita Jones; His sisters: Mercedes Bryant, Irene Stephens and Nellie Robinson.

He leaves to cherish his memories: His Loving and Devoted wife of 57 years and 8 months: Earlene Jones; Daughters: Letitia Corley, Patsy Jones and Berenda (Robert, Sr) Vickers; Grandchildren: O’Brian Jones, Carmen Jones, Robert Vickers, Jr. and Dylan Vickers; Sister: Helen King; Daughter-in-law: Iris Jones; Brothers-in-law: Harold Davis, Jr, Carl Davis, Sr, Lucious Hall and Lorenzo Fuller; Sisters-in-law: Lillie Bell Davis, Barbara Hayes and Andrea Grant; Godchildren: Shawn Dennis, Shellean Thomas, Electria Redd, Willard Smith, Jr., Todd Williams, Steven Smith, Tereatha Hatcher, Syreeta Williams and Millette Herring. Special family friend: James Fuce. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

The Jones Family will receive extended family and friends on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Coleman’s Mortuary Family Chapel from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Graveside Services will be 12 noon Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Co-Pastor Karon Torrence, eulogist.