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Obituary For Deacon Sir Walter Raleigh Jones, Jr.
Deacon Sir Walter Raleigh Jones Jr. entered into eternal rest on July 24, 2025. He was born November 1, 1945, in Willow Springs, North Carolina to the late Sir Walter Raleigh Jones Sr. and the late Armanda Geneva Gordan Jones.
He was the oldest of six children. Sir Walter graduated from Fuquay Varina Consolidated High School with the class of 1966.
Sir Walter was drafted into the army on May 3,1967 and later, was deployed into Vietnam to serve his country. Sir Walter was honorably discharged on April 27, 1973.
Years later, he served as a dedicated supervisor at the Pathmark Supermarket in Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Sir Walter would marry in 1966 and to this union, eight children were born.
A devout Christian, Sir Walterβs unshakeable faith and love for the lord defined his life.
At an early age, he dedicated his life to Christ and joined the Good Samaritan Bright Star Church of Neptune, New Jersey where he was an active deacon, choir member, and a Sunday school teacher. Deacon Sir Walter Jones later united under Christian experience with Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC where he served as a dedicated deacon and choir member.
In August of 2014, Sir Walter Raleigh Jones would meet and marry his wife, Alberta Jones and would embrace the role of a father welcoming two daughters and one son.
Deacon Sir Walter Raleigh Jones Jr. leaves behind to cherish his loving wife of 10 years, Deaconess Alberta Jones, eight children which consisted of two singles and three sets of twins. Jacqueline Jones Harris (James) of Atlanta, Georgia, Michael Wayne Jones (Susan) of Zebulon, N.C. Larry Jacob Jones (Antoinette) of Raleigh, NC, Gary Walter Jones (Emily) of Clayton, NC, Renee Michelle Jones of Raleigh, NC, Regina Jones Schenck (Reginal) of Hollywood, Florida, Wanda Faye Jones of Raleigh, NC, and Sir Walter Raleigh Jones III of Raleigh, NC.
Two bonus daughters Sharon Carter of Raleigh, NC, Pamela Dunn (Anthony) of Wendall, NC and a bonus son Reginald Miles of Houston, Texas.
Eighteen grandchildren, Dyshon, Mike-Mike, Vanita, Kyree, L-Jaye, Leyron, Latrell, LaShay, Natalie, TahNesha, Alyssa, Jessica, Adorya, Mikayla, Trey, Sir, Jazmine, Jordan and Zola, and a host of great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
He leaves behind his siblings, Elijah Jones of Durham, NC, Bobby Smith of New York. Loretta Harrington (Larry) of Knightdale, NC, Debrow Griffiths (Pete) of Zebulon, NC.
In addition to his parents, Sir Walter was preceded in death by his sister, Janette Watkins and brother Dassie Melvin Jones.
Deacon Sir Walter Raleigh Jones Jr. had a big heart, and everyone was touched by his affectionate laugh and his ability to make everyone he met feel like they were family.
Public Viewing: 1:00 - 6:00 pm on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
Visitation: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC 27603.
Funeral will be held 12:00 pm on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 908 Suffolk Blvd Raleigh, NC 27603.
Interment: Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, 809 Gannon Avenue in Zebulon, NC 27597
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Our condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. From the Bridges Neal and Smith Family with Love
Family sorry for your loss ,my condolences are with you . .
Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
I was sadden to hear about the passing of your loved one. He looked like he lived a full life. I know you are going through a tough time in your lives at the moment but God doesn't make any mistakes. Keep the Fond memories of Deacon Jones close to you heart.
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We always were able to encourage each other in the goodness of God in our lives. May the family be comforted by the Spirit of God.
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Praying for the family of Mr. Jones ππΎ
Prayers of comfort and strength for you all during this difficult time. Deacon Jones will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.ππ½π The Richardson Family - Bettie, James, Carolyn & Barbara
The Lord is near to the broken hearted and saves the crushed in Spirit. Psalm 34:18
District 18 is sadden with your Loss, District 18 will be praying for you Ms. Second Vice Chair, and your Family. Dewey Brower, District 18 Chairman.
Heartfelt Sincere Condolences to The Entire Jones Family! May God Continue To Bless You & Give You All Strength during this difficult time. We Will keep the Family Lifted in Prayer. God Bless Tommy & Velma Strickland
Offering my Condolences to Alberta and the Jones . β€οΈ.
Emily,
My prayers are with you and the family during your time of sorry.
sending my condolences to the jones family from josie
Our deepest condolences to the family. We're definitely praying for y'all. James (Boonie) Surles and Shelia Douglas β€οΈ
To Alberta and the Jones Family. We extend our sincere sympathy to you and the family in the passing of Deacon Walter. Loved, Deborah & Earl Badgett
My condolences to you and your family
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To Alberta and the Jones Family. We extend our sincere condolences to each of you in the passing of Deacon Walter Jones. May God you strengthen and keep you during this time of sorrow. We will truly miss him"
To Sister Alberta Jones & Family Sending deepest condolences to you & the entire family Cleveland & Angela Sanders
A great man that will be missed. It was an awesome opportunity to meet and interact with my neighbor.
Prayers and condolences to the family. Class of 1966
My sincere condolences to the family of Sir Walter Raleigh Jones Jr. May God bless you all during this difficult time.
To Sister Lucas & Family we here at Faith Missionary Baptist Church send our deepest condolences
In the days, weeks, and years may the L ord continue to confront the Jones family.
We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the Jones Family for your loss of our beloved Deacon Jones at Faith. You are definitely in our prayers
To the family of Sir Walter Jones, I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. I spoke with him about a month ago on the steps of Faith Missionary Baptist Church. We talked about our days at Fuquay Consolidated High School. May God with his infinite wisdom and peace surround each of you as you mourn.
To the Jones and Lucas family. Sorry for your loss,blessings and peace be unto you.,class of 1967.
Sorry for your loss
May God comfort you and your family during this sad time. Knowing that he's absent from the body, now present with the Lord in Jesus' Name
Extending sincere condolences to the Jones Family. Rest in peace my classmate. "Now as he stands on the threshold of his new house, David declares, "Weeping endures but a night, but joy comes in the morning." Sorrowfully submitted.
Alberta and the entire Jones Family so sorry for your loss may God bless u all
To the family you have my condolences
On behalf of the Class of 1966, we are sending our condolences to the entire family. May God continue to strengthen you during this time of loss and the days ahead. Keep looking to the hills from which cometh your help. The Class of 1966ππ»
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
