On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, Aaron S. Jones was called home to be with the Lord, at the age of 79. “Earl”, as he was affectionately known to many, was born to the late Linwood and Pettroner Jones in Norfolk, VA. He attended Norfolk County and Chesapeake Public Schools. Though he didn’t like school very much, he loved playing football and was a great provider for his wife and daughter. He worked several jobs before settling at Johnson’s Ship Propeller in Chesapeake, VA; where he retired from early due to several “major” strokes. He married so young that his mother had to sign for him, but he stayed married to his bride until death, well over sixty years. He was a die-hard Washington Football Team fan.
Born the youngest son of 14, his mother instilled in him “The Spirit of God” and the “Power of Prayer”. He never forgot his upbringing. He was a member of Grove Baptist Church, Portsmouth, VA. He attended faithfully until his health failed him.
He was predeceased by his parents; three brothers; and four sisters. He leaves to cherish his many many memories , his loving wife, Elnora Jones, who stayed restlessly by his side, holding his hand and singing songs of praise; his only daughter, Ella Jones (Nick); two granddaughters, who were dear to his heart, Pamela Cooper (Reggie) and Jovan Abbey (Jerry);two great grandchildren whom he cherished, Carnell”CJ”McElroy and Layla C. Abbey; his namesake and Godson, Aaron Hawkins; three sisters, Carolyn Drew, Julia “Judy” Ellis and Cornelia “Pinky”Nedab (Reverend Floyd Nedab),three brothers, Rious Jones, Leroy Jones (Dorothy), and Arthur Jones (Betty) ; sister-in- law, Marion Jones all of Portsmouth, VA; a host of nieces and nephews that he loved unconditionally and “ All of them were his favorite”; an abundance of great-great-greats, cousins and friends. His in-laws loved him greatly as well.
If love could have kept me here, I would have been here forever.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have kept the faith.
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Patricia White says
April 26, 2021 at 4:15 pmUncle Earl R.I.H May God be with my Aunt Elnora my cousin Boobie and children and Grandchildren Go ahead and get your praise on you will be missed Stay prayed up and family
barbara peoples benson says
April 26, 2021 at 7:22 pmApril 26, 2021@7:12 pm
family,may God be with you in your time of sorrow
remember,earth has no sorrow that heaven can not
heal
love you
your cousin, barbara peoples benson
Tokesia says
April 28, 2021 at 9:39 amYou will be miss Uncle Earl RIH
Shanta L Lassiter says
April 28, 2021 at 10:58 amLove You Uncle Earl Rest Easy.
Nathaniel Marlene Breanna and Ryan Williams says
April 28, 2021 at 10:58 amGod bless you. May he rest in peace.
Alex & Tammie Hawkins Sr. says
April 28, 2021 at 12:57 pmUncle Earl, you will be truly missed. My heart goes out to Aunt Elnora and the rest of the family. RIH!
Marian Jennings Robinson says
April 28, 2021 at 6:33 pmI remember Earl as a gentle giant. So many good times with Aunt Elanora, Ella, and the rest of the family. May he rest in Heavenly Peace.
Jasmine says
April 28, 2021 at 8:15 pmI will miss you very much
Toni Cofield says
April 28, 2021 at 9:01 pmEarl was a very person ,we were neighbors at one point He was well known in Stark and Legum for his hats
He would say “I feel a man ain’t dress if he ain’t got a hat to match” Rest in the Lord .God bless you family, Stay strong