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Trustee William H. Jones

1936 - 2012

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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

New Mount Olive Baptist Church

1402 N. Market Street

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

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Kyven Moore posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Dear Pop Pop, I miss you. I wish you were here. I love you. Love, Kyven

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Victor Harris posted a condolence

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Rest in peace Brother Jones

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Bob Samuels posted a condolence

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Thank you Mr. Jones for your trailblazibg efforts. It was because of your courage that I was afforded a Salesianum education. There are many who have profited from your deeds. May the spirit of St Francis DeSales continue to shine upon you.

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Terri A Bruton posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Ms Vi & Family. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Love, Hugs, & Prayers from Terri A & Ayron C Bruton

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Ruth Anne and John Surratte posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

To Tina, Bart & Family, We extend our sincere sympathy in the loss of your father. May you find peace and comfort in the Lord during this difficult time. Please know that our prayers are with you. Love, RuthAnne, John and Family

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Stephen Armstrong posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Mr. Jones was truly a pioneer and a gentleman. He helped to pave the way for all Black students to attend Salesianum. I had the privledge of meeting and talking to Mr.Jones on several occassions. God Bless you Mr. Jones Stephen Lawson Armstrong (301-873-0037) Black Alumni Society of Salesianum ( B.A.S.S.)

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Artise Williams posted a condolence

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

To Marshall & Family may God give you strength during this time of sorrow and may he be your rock with comforting arms. We will continue to pray for you and your family remember to keep God first. Artise Williams & The Goldsborough Family

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Andre Taylor posted a condolence

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Revelation 14:13 "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on."..... My condolences to the Jones family. A prayer of comfort goes out to you all. I will miss uncle billy sitting on the porch when i ride on the block. Andre & Family

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Sherri and Mott posted a condolence

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

To the Family Think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched... for nothing loved is ever lost-- and he was loved so much.

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Janet M. Burruss posted a condolence

Monday, September 10, 2012

To the Jones Family, I am truly saddened to hear of the passing of your father/husband Mr. Wiliam H. Jones. please know that I am thinking and praying for you guys and asking God to be with you all. Always remember the all tihe good times and memories that will stay with you all for the rest of your days. I hope this comforts you in your darkest hours when you will miss him most. Sadly submittied, Ms. Janet M. Burruss

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Jonathan Veasey posted a condolence

Monday, September 10, 2012

Trustee Jones was a Faithful Member of our male Chorus and will be Greatly Missed !!! He is singing For Our Lord Now !!!

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Jim Owens posted a condolence

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Bill and I grew up together, went to grammar school together and entered Salesianum together. We shared many new situations and many good times together. I was privileged to join with him on an accounting of our experiences. I will remember and miss him. Condolences to his family. Peace, Jim Owens

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Paul T. Murray posted a condolence

Sunday, September 9, 2012

I met Mr. Jones on only one occasion when he shared with me his memories of desegregating Selasianum School in 1950. I was fortunate to make the acquaintance of this remarkable gentleman and am grateful I was able to record his story for posterity. Paul T. Murray Professor of Sociology Siena College Loudonville, NY

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Eugene Holley, Jr. posted a condolence

Friday, September 7, 2012

Mr. Jones was a pioneer and a Race Man of the highest order. His role in desegregating Salesianum High School made it possible for me and my brothers to get a fine education. May he rest in Peace.

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Mike Harris' 81 posted a condolence

Friday, September 7, 2012

My condolences to the Jones family in your unfortunate loss of a wonderful man. I have been a humble and grateful recipient of the pioneering path set by his trailblazing. May God bless you in these times. Respectfully submitted, Mike Harris'81

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Thomas Curtis posted a condolence

Friday, September 7, 2012

Farewell brother, pioneer.

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Bernie Sewell posted a condolence

Thursday, September 6, 2012

I am sorry for your loss

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Prentiss O Owens Sr posted a condolence

Thursday, September 6, 2012

I just want so to say to Vi and the rest of the family that God can and will keep you during this time of sorrow. So just continue to lean and depend upon Him. I don't see you as often as I want but I still have a great love and fondness for your whole family.

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John Armstrong posted a condolence

Thursday, September 6, 2012

One of the 1st Africian Americans to integrate Salesianum School in 1950. A real pioneer. I met Bill long before I ever knew that he was one of the men who made it possible for me to attend salesianum. I am so thankful that he was able to know that his efforts were appreciated. BASS (Black Alumni Society of Salesianum)

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Marlon L. Barnes posted a condolence

Thursday, September 6, 2012

TO MS JONES,MARSHALL,WAYNE,AND FAMILY MY PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY OF MY CO-WORKER MR. JONES MY FRIEND, I'M SORRY TO HERE OF HIS PASSING MAY GOD BE OF COMFORT TO YOU ALL GOD BLESS

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The Ross and Black Family posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

To The Jones Family, Please know that you have our deepest sympathy in the passing of Mr. Jones. He was such a kind, soft-spoken gentleman and will truly be missed. God is your refuge, so trust in him and lean on him in your darkest hour, for he is just a prayer away. With heartfelt sympathy,

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White posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Trustee Jones you will be sadly missed. We know our time is not God's time, so he called you home. Wallace,White,Price Family

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The Brooks Family posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

To the Jones Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's blessings enfold you and give you peace. We love you!

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Robert Dixon posted a condolence

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

To the Jones Family,my heart and sympathy goes out to you all,I loved my cousin Billy as you all knew,be strong during this time and lean on GOD,because He's there for us all.

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Patton and Newman Family posted a condolence

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Mr. Bill will truly be missed by us all...Jessup street will never be the same seeing Mr. Bill on the porch or watching him and Mrs. Vie come into the "Mount" aka NMOBC together and him sitting up front on the Trustee bench....Our hearts are heavy; but we know that he is in a much better place where there is no more pain...take your rest Mr.(Trustee) Bill until we all meet again. Grace and Peace be with the Jones Family, Love the Patton & Newman Family from 23rd Street.

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