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Hayward Lee "Tracy" Jones, Jr.

09/21/1955 - 10/24/2025

Obituary For Hayward Lee "Tracy" Jones, Jr.

On Friday, October 24, 2025, Hayward Lee Jones, Jr., affectionately known as “Tracy”, peacefully transitioned from this earthly life at his residence. He was born in Martinsville, VA on September 21, 1955, to Myrtle Jewell Smith Jones and the late Hayward Lee Jones, Sr.

Tracy was a graduate of Martinsville High School class of 1973. After graduating from Martinsville High School, Tracy enrolled at Marquette University where he received a degree in Political Science in 1978. He retired from Piedmont Community Services after 25 years of service and from Peer Recovery Connection where he was the former Executive Director.

Tracy became a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated in 1985. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, Greensboro, NC.

Tracy leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife, Emily Hairston Jones of the home; daughter, Miranda S. Jones and special son-in-law to be, Samuel Cooke, both of Martinsville, VA; one brother, Anthony M. Jones (Jackie) of Martinsville, VA; two sisters, Linda Diane Monroe (Tracy) of Pinehurst, NC and Thalya J. Hairston (George) of Charlotte, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with the memorial service at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home with Pastor Matthew Brown, Eulogist. Interment will follow at Christian View Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 360 Arrowhead Circle, Spencer, VA.

A public viewing will be available on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will receive friends at the residence, 750 Parkway Dr., Martinsville beginning on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, through Friday, October 31, 2025, between the hours of 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. daily. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.

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Darryl Spencer sent The Peace Lily for Hayward Lee "Tracy" Jones, Jr. - October 28, 2025

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Debra Graves planted 5 trees in memory of Hayward Lee "Tracy" Jones, Jr. . - October 27, 2025

May God keep you during this time. Sending prays of comfort and strength.

Margaret Drakeford

My Condolences to the Jones family i met Tracy threw my husdand Tony Walton.

Ella Walton

My condolences goes out the Jones family. Cousin Tracy this was the year we supposed to have meet for the first time at the Family Reunion. We both didn't make it. I will never forget you Cuz, you died on my birthday October 24. Love Fam!!!!

Luther Washington

We lift the family up and will continue to pray for your strength. Cherish the memories of Brother Tracy as he always displayed a kind spirit.

Rev. and Mrs. Clifton Parker, Shiloh Baptist Church of Greensboro

Annette Barnes Parker

I have been blessed to call Tracy my friend. He has been a source of support and motivation for so many, including myself. He dearly loved his family and they brought him so much joy and love. He will be missed but I know we will see him again. Sending comfort and prayers to his entire family. Mary Kay Berger

Mary Kay Berger

To the family of our dear Tracy, you have our prayers from the Mavahi Class of 73. Tracy was such an amazing friend/ brother to me. When we graduate d, I often asked about him with no answers. So when he returned home and I saw him, that friendship/ love seem to have never left. We hugged, cried, and hugged some more. Stories of our lives kept popping up. Tracy you are gone but never to be forgotten. Julia Lampkins

Julia Lampkins

My prayers and support to Emily and family.

Courtney Ram

My condolences I babysit him when he was little boy and grew to be a great man he will be sadly missed rest in peace my little brother. He also had a great mother jewel he taught us to be men amen Freddy Bowles

Frederick Bowles

Sending Love and Prayers to the entire Family-May God continue to strengthen you all!! Love Margaret and Vince Fountain—FLY HIGH TRACY-🕊️

Margaret B Fountain

My condolences to the family's

Ann Hairston

Many years ago I was complaining to Tracy about my husband spending a lot of time in the basement of our home. Tracy responded, "basements save marriages". Since that day, I have not complained about the time my husband spends in the basement. Grateful to have been connected to an OG. Sending love to his family.

Lisa Smith

Sending prayers for strength and comfort to all who loved Tracy. I cherish all of the wonderful memories of our lives adventures. Rest well, my friend.

Yvonne E. Washington Richmond, VA

Yvonne Edwards Washington

Tracy was a hero and someone who inspired me to be a better person.

Patrick Draper

Sorry to Hear about your Loss, Tracy was a wonderful person he always greeted you with a friendly smile, Emily my Heart 💗 goes out to You and Your Family. I pray that God's love will Surround and Comfort you doing Your Season of Grief.

Hazel W. Spencer

Tracy was a real stand up guy. And was full of stories & history. Very knowledgeable. Didn't change from day one. He will be missed. Praying for the family.

Antonio Harris

As a fellow member of the Mavahi class of '73, I can attest to the fact that Tracy was a change agent, and was someone who was respected as a leader amongst classmates and faculty alike. In our youth, there was a core group of us who usually met up at Archie King's house. Life long bonds were formed there. But my best memory of Tracy goes back to our Greene Gravely little league baseball team. Our coaches were Wizard Gravely and David Draper. Calvin Millner, Gene Foster and Ronald Gravely were on that team. We were in a tight game with Frank's Food Fair and Tracy was instructed to bunt in order to bring the runner on third base home. He laid down a perfect bunt and we won the game. But during celebrations, I noticed that Tracy was in pain. His bunt was perfect because his finger tips helped deaden the impact of the ball hitting the bat. The elation of winning the game eclipsed the pain but I'm sure he suffered afterwards. But after high school we lost touch with each but when our paths did cross he always applauded my professional achievements which somehow through classmate networking were disseminated. We never got the chance to sit down and discuss my career setbacks! And with Facebook, we frequently exchanged posts relative to music, especially relative to his love of jazz. He was an avid supporter and encourager of my guitar playing as well. You have now joined some the others who used to meet up at Archie's house..Archie King, Gene Foster, Thomas Hairston and the rest. Rest well strong brother! You're in God's hands now. Family, focus on a life well lived as his Mavahi classmate will with pride!

Stanley Belcher

Tracy was my KAPPA line brother. He was one who was full of life and a joy to have as a friend. May our Lord and Savior be with him and his family !!

Howard A Graves

Sending Love and Prayers

Sarah Shorty & Sammy Cooke

Just saw/spoke with "Tracy" a few weeks ago at Valleystar CU.We hadn't seen each other in years and was so glad for a reuniting 🤗met him 40+yrs.ago when everyone used to have a great time in "The Ville"👏so saddened about his loss😢Wife, Daughter, Siblings/Family/Friends have my Utmost Sympathy, Prayers 🙏 and most of all Love ♥️(Richetta A."Richy"Hairston/Bassett Va)

Richetta A."Richy"Hairston

Sending condolences to the family of Tracy. You are in my thoughts And prayers

Latisha Reynolds

To the family, I am sending My Condolences to the family and friends. Tracy was a good friend to all. He will be missed by many. May His Spirit S.I.P. God Bless 🙏🙏🙏

Phyllis Pounds

Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time.

Leth & Marian Hairston

We are extending our deepest sympathy to the Jones family.Tracy was a awesome person and we will forever cherish his memory. Love and prayers, Peter and Willie Mae Harris

Peter and Willie Mae Harris

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a friend for over 50 years . A man of a sense of humor, compassion and patience . Always seeking the "higher ground" including the first black drum major after integration. Step high my friend into the kingdom. You will always be loved by all who knew you . Take your rest .." It's been a long time coming but your change has come" Prayers for your family as they go through this season of grief. Teresa Hairston Olson Richmond, VA

Teresa Hairston Olson

We send our condolences to your family for the homegoing of a wonderful, caring, friendly and so many other special characteristics Tracy had. He will truly be missed. We're so grateful to God for the time He lent Tracy to our classmates and church family. You will be in our prayers. Fibbie & Dana Hairston

Fibbie & Dana Hairston

Sending Condolences and Sympathy to the Family. Praying that God's love will Surround and Comfort you doing your Season of Grief.

The Life Society

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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