Deacon Joseph Jones, “Joe”, 97, of Richmond, answered the Master's call to rest on July 26, 2024. He was born April 8, 1927 to the late Reverend William and Gertrude Jones. Besides his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Deaconess Ruth E. Jones; nine brothers, John, Luke, William, Harry, Cornelius, Walter, Samuel, Frederick and Isaiah and three sisters; Elizabeth Jones, Gertrude Langley and Shirley Walton.

Joseph was educated in the Richmond Public School System. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1946, served in WWII and received an honorable discharge. Joseph joined Cedar Street Baptist Church in 1943 under the leadership of Reverend Robert Kemp. He was a devoted member for 81 years. Joseph loved his church and was a dedicated and faithful servant, serving on the Men’s Usher Board, Boy Scout Master, Deacon, finance committee and Sunday school teacher for many years. He was a former member of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia (Edward Jones Masonic Lodge #324). He worked for Liggett and Meyers Tobacco Company for 20 years and retired from Nabisco International Incorporation and Company.

Joseph loved Ruth. He also loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved traveling, boating, fishing, bowling and was an avid gardener.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Iris J. Banks (Deacon Joseph R. Banks); son, Joseph R. Jones (Cynthia F. Jones); grandchildren, Niretta Christina Banks, Demetre Jamal Jones and Amon Jarrard Jones; three step grandsons, Joseph L., Kenneth and Kelvin Banks; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Jones and Irene W. Lester; two Godchildren, Chelsea Clay and Latasha Raspberry; other relatives, his devoted friend and caretaker, Chelsea Redford and many other friends.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, August 12 at Cedar Street Baptist Church of God, 2301 Cedar Street. Dr. Anthony M. Chandler, Sr. Pastor. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Hope Center of Cedar Street Baptist Church of God, 2301 Cedar Street, Richmond, VA 23223.