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https://vimeo.com/event/5027831 https://www.flipsnack.com/alcbf/roy-jones-sr/full-view.html Roy Forest Jones, Sr., was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on December 5, 1928, to Walter and Mary (Witt) Jones. He was blessed with three siblings: Millie M. Lee, Marion Skipwith and Timothy Witt. He was a harbinger of good in the lives of his family, friends and all who had the chance to get to know him. Roy Sr. was truly a man of distinction. Roy doted on his family and loved teaching the Word of God. Roy enjoyed broad-way plays, sporting events, music, movies, traveling, playing tennis and reading. He possessed a charismatic, magnetic and charming personality which allowed him to inspire, influence and mentor others. Roy grew up in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where he attended Carver High School and was a member of the varsity football, baseball, basketball and tennis teams. He then attended Benedict College at Columbia, South Carolina and Rutgers University at Newark, New Jersey for studies in Marketing and Business Administration. He was selected to attend the US Postal Service Academy at Bethesda, Maryland for studies in Labor Relations and Industrial Engineering and attended Cornell University’s Extension at Plainview, NY for training in Arbitration and Advocacy. Roy also obtained a bachelor’s degree in Religious Education and Theology from United Holy Church of America Inc. Roy entered the military in 1947, and was stationed in San Antonio, Texas for basic training then assigned to Sumter, South Carolina from which he later transferred to Germany for 3 years. In 1959, Roy married the love of his life Mildred Sneed (Griffin) and to this union, two wonderful children were born, Pastor Roy F. Jones II and Tracey Lee Jones. In 1960, Roy returned to civilian life and began his career with the US Postal Service where he started as a carrier and retired as a Manager in the Labor Relations department. Roy joined Bethlehem Baptist Church in Roselle, New Jersey in 1984 and ordained a Deacon in 1986. He relocated to Morning Star Community Church, in Linden New Jersey in 1995 and relocated to New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Austin, Texas In 2000 where he served as a Trustee, Male Chorus member, Sunday School Administrator, Mentor and a City wide brotherhood member. Roy was preceded in Death by his parents, Walter and Mary (Witt) Jones; his brother Timothy Witt; his sisters, Millie M. Lee and Marion Skipwith; his stepson Ronnie Griffin. Roy is survived by his Son, Pastor Roy F. Jones II , his daughter, Tracey Lee Jones; his bonus daughters, Willie Mae Jones , Alyce Griffin, Ruth Griffin and Janyce Griffin; his bonus son’s Ricky Griffin and Elwin Griffin; his granddaughter, Marvena Rush; his grandson’s, Quinton Williams and Roy F. Jones III “Trey”; along with loving nieces, nephews, and a host of cherished family members and friends who will continue to honor his memory.

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Roy F. Jones Sr.

December 5, 1928 - March 26, 2025