Jones, Joseph Thomas
Birth: Tuesday, November 14, 1922 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Residence: St. Inigoes, Maryland Death: Thursday, April 23, 2015 at the age of 92 Laid to Rest: Saturday, May 09, 2015 in the Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery, St. Mary’s City, Maryland Condolences: Click to View or Post |
Joseph Thomas "Tommy" Jones, 92, of Saint Inigoes, MD died April 23, 2015 at Prince George's Hospital Center. He was born on November 14, 1922 in Rocky Mount, NC to the late Thomas Elmer Jones and Clara Lee Ward.
On June 4, 1948, Tommy married his beloved wife, Marian Edythe Jones in Washington, D.C. They celebrated over 65 wonderful years of marriage before her passing in March 2014. He served as a dedicated supervisor for C & P Telephone Company until his retirement in 1982. In 1982 he moved from Virginia to St. Mary's County and obtained his charter boat captains license. He proudly charted many fishing excursions of the "Sea Lark." He was also employed part-time as a substitute teacher and bus driver for St. Mary's County Public Schools. He also volunteered as a tutor for fourth grade students in reading and math in the public school system. He was very proud of the student's achievement at the end of the year when their test scores dramatically improved. He enjoyed being out on the water boating, fishing, and crabbing. He liked to spend his winters visiting friends in Florida and travelling to the Keys. He proudly harvested a grape vineyard in which he produced many award winning white and red wines. His greatest pride and joy was spending time with his family. He was an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church in St. Mary's City and the Masonic Lodge 14 in Washington, D.C. Tommy is survived by his children, Kristy Fraser of Sumerduck, VA and Thomas Daniel Jones of Manassas, VA; his brother, William Jones, of Santa Catalina Island, CA; his granddaughters, Ericka Johnston (Matt) of Sumerduck, VA and Robyn Fraser-Cornell of Remington, VA; and two great granddaughters, Emily Johnston and Savannah Cornell. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife. A Life Celebration Memorial Service will be celebrated by Reverend John Ball on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 47477 Trinity Church Road, St. Mary's City, MD 20686. Interment will follow at Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery, St. Mary's City, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 7581517, Topeka, KS 66675. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. |