Linwood N. Jones

Portsmouth - On Monday, February 1, 2010, the gates of heaven opened for our beloved father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and “husband” Linwood N. Jones(Buck). He traded in his sickness and pain for the joy of being with our Lord. He was predeceased by his parents, Linwood and Pettroner Jones Sr.,a sister, Ida Mae Jordan and a brother, Tyrese Jones. He was born September 9, 1929, in Norfolk County, VA. Linwood received his early education in the Norfolk County Public Schools. He was employed as a Merchant Seaman for 35 years and retired in 1984. Linwood accepted Christ at an early age. He joined the Pentecostal Holiness Church and later joined Grove Baptist Church where he was a faithful member until a sudden turn in health. Throughout Linwood’s illness, he never complained! He was best known for his funny conversations, kind nature, and loving spirit. All who knew him will miss Linwood’s handsome smile and passion for helping others. He will stand as a testimony of a person who regardless of his struggles was more than a conqueror through Jesus Christ. Celebrating his life and rejoicing in his home going, he leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife Marion L. Jones; a daughter, Marion Thomas; two grandchildren, Marquita Thomas and Gregory Morris of Portsmouth, VA; six sisters, Dorothy Bullock, Carolyn Drew, and Cornelia Nedab (Rev. Floyd Nedab) of Portsmouth, VA; Julia Ellis (Edward), Irene Gainey of Chesapeake, VA; and Marion Bazemore (Horace) of Middletown, DE; five brothers, Rious Jones (Mary Frances), Aaron Jones (Elnora) of Portsmouth, VA; Minister Elmore Jones (Eva Mae) of Chesapeake, VA; Elder Leroy Jones (Barbara) of Suffolk, VA; and Arthur Jones (Betty) of Kenansville, NC; 56 nieces and nephews; 115 great nieces and nephews; 68 great- great nieces and nephews; 3 great-great-great nieces and nephews; a special niece Jada Elliott Black and special great nieces Precious and Princess Peoples; a special nephew Tyrone Trotter; sister-in-law Armentra Patillo; special friends, James White Jr., James Thomas Sr., Gregory Morris Sr. A life celebration service will be held at 11am on Monday, February 8, 2010 at Grove Church, 5910 West Norfolk Road, Portsmouth. The family will assemble at 10:00 a.m. at 5707 Terry Street, Portsmouth 23703. J. T. Fisher Funeral Services has been entrusted to handle the final care arrangements.

Linwood N. Jones

September 9, 1929 - February 1, 2010