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Obituary For Cornell Vester Jones, Sr.
On Monday, October 7, 2024, Cornell Vester Jones, Sr., 78, of Cardinal LN., Martinsville, VA transitioned from this earthly life at the Salem VA Medical Center, Salem, VA. He was born on March 12, 1946, in Martinsville, VA to the late Odell Vester “Shadrack” Jones and Hattie Ruth Silver Jones.
In addition to his parents, Cornell was preceded in death by one son, Lamont Carter, and two brothers, Bernard Jones and Clifton Jones.
Cornell was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan, he loved Nascar racing and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who were his pride and joy.
Cornell was a graduate of Albert Harris High School class of 1964, and he retired from Hanes Brand. He enlisted in the United States Army serving from 1964 until his discharge in 1967. He was a member of the Jaycee's organization.
Cornell leaves to cherish his memory his wife Theresa Woody Jones of the home; four sons, Cornell “Squirrel” Jones, Jr., Timothy Vernon (Benita), Anthony Tony Carter (Beverly), and Dominique Jones (Daniele) all of Martinsville, VA; one daughter, Regina R. Jones of Collinsville, VA; nine grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; five sisters, Gail M. Jones, Rona J. Moore (Joe) both of Martinsville, VA, Pamela Griffin (Vinton) of Chesapeake, VA, Denise Jones of Kernersville, NC and Twana Jones of Greensboro, NC; five brothers, Elder Anthony O. Jones (DeeDee) of Pittsburgh, PA, Michael Jones of Martinsville, VA, Marcus Jones and Angelo Jones (Tanisha) both of Collinsville, VA, Kyle Jones of San Diego, CA, Jimmy Vaughn of Charlotte, NC, and Minister Harry Manns of Martinsville, VA; one aunt, Adrene Jones Cox; special friend, Pastor Benjamin Redd, Jr.; grand fur baby, Otis; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville with Bishop designate, Alan Preston, Presiding, and Pastor Bengamin Redd, Jr., Eulogist. Interment will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, VA with Military Honors.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will be receiving friends at the residence, 1419 Cardinal LN., Martinsville, VA. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of your love one ❤️ God can and God will take care of you 🙏🏽 Be encouraged. Just know that others do care. We love you ❤️ Norma Gravely and Lillie (Andrew) Wilson
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Condolences to the family. May God rest his soul and comfort the family.🤍🕊️ Rudy R. and Sonji P.
Condolences to the family.He was my brother's classmate.(James Baldwin) May he rest in peace. God's grace be upon you.Willie and Marie Baldwin Hairston.
God Bless the family and friends! DALLAS COWBOYS 4LIFE! Thanks for serving! U.S.A.! 🇺🇸
Our condolences to the family of Cornell Jones, Sr. May God give you the strength to endure during this difficult time!! May He Rest In Eternal Peace!!! Mickey, Valerie, and Vanessa Mitchell
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Leth & Marian Hairston
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Leth & Marian Hairston
We are Sorry for Your Loss and Sending our Condolences and Praying that God's love will Surround and Comfort you in your time of Grief. The Life Society, Hazel W. Spencer, President.
My condolences to the family
Regina praying for you and your family you have my condolences Betty Gravely Burwell
My condolences to you (Don)and your family. Praying for God to give you and your family strength to the transition of your Father. 🙏 Sorry for your lost. 💞💕💞
Praying for Theresa, Regina, Squirrel and Dominique. Debra Hodge.
Angelo and family praying that God will heal your hearts 💕 during this difficult time.
Ruby Amos
Praying for the family. Angelo praying that God will comfort you though this difficult time.
Family,we are so sad to lose another friend and neighbor but God knows best.We're praying for you. Your Westend neighbors
Theresa,Squirrel and the entire Jones family you have our prayers and deepest sympathy. It didn't matter when or where we saw Cornell,he was always happy greeting you with a smile.We will always cherish his memory. Peter and Willie Mae Harris
May the grace and peace of God be with you all during your time of bereavement and sorrow. You're in our prayers.
Sorry for your loss. Keeping the family in my prayers. (Mary Gravely)
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