William H. Jones

William Hemmings Jones was born on July 24, 1927, the eldest son of three children of Edward and Eunice Jones. As with any baby, no one knew the gifts and qualities he would possess or the love he would spread to all he would meet. As a young man he was a musician and shared his love of music by playing the bass fiddle at local music venues such as Club DeLisa. He made one of the most important decisions in his life, William was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on April 13, 1952. Soon thereafter, he met his service partner who would become his partner for life. On April 29, 1955 William (affectionately called Billy) married the love of his live Evelyn, who goes on record as having the best husband any woman could ask for. From that union came six children. Billy was an amazing man. His love for Jehovah, his family and people were what he was known for. Billy enjoyed many different privileges of service. In the 1950's he served as Congregation Servant which later was called Presiding Overseer. He taught various theocratic schools and later served as a Substitute Circuit Overseer in the Chicagoland area. He continued to serve as an Elder until his death. Billy cultivated his love for Jehovah and people through public speaking and teaching. No one could give a talk like him. There was one talk in particular that caused him to receive another name "Shulamite Jones" which he is still called to this day. He made the truth come alive through his creativity and fire for God's word. This can especially be remembered through the several discourses he gave. He embodied the truth through his living example. He loved it, he lived it, he taught it! In his later years when his memory began to wane there were three things he never forgot, his God Jehovah, his wife Evelyn and his granddaughter Meagan. He was a father to many and opened his heart and home to anyone in need. Those that knew Billy loved him and had a story to tell. We will truly miss his jokes, his laughter and his smile. He left an indelible mark on our hearts and a determination to stick close to Jehovah so that we can welcome him back again in the resurrection in the very near future. As the kingdom melodies he so loved played in the background, on Monday, September 15, 2014, Billy fell asleep in death. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife, Evelyn; five daughters, Jacquelyn, Diana Lynn, Phyllis, Rosalyn and Carolyn; one son, Phillip (Ilona); one brother, Gilbert; one sister, Lois; seven grandchildren, one great grandson and a host of relatives and friends far and wide.

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William H. Jones

July 24, 1927 - September 15, 2014