Philip Jones

Philip Jones was born July 5, 1931, to the union of George and Louisiana Jones in Mossville, Mississippi. He passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 surrounded by his family and his devoted wife of 69 years by his side in Joliet, Illinois. As the oldest of twelve, he grew up and attended school in Mossville and Laurel, Mississippi. He relocated to Joliet, Illinois in 1954. He united in marriage to Viola Jones October 22, 1952, and to this union nine children were born. Phillip was baptized December 12, 1970, as one of Jehovah’s Witness. He was a very zealous witness of Jehovah; he never grew tired of speaking to others about the bible’s hope for the future. In his spare time, Philip enjoyed road trips to his hometown of Laurel, Mississippi. He loved playing harmonica the blues, gardening, shopping, taking pictures of his family, hosting barbecue's with his large family, and reminiscing about his childhood and growing up in Mississippi. Philip was a former employee of Caterpillar Tractor Company where he retired after 30 years of dedicated services. Philp was preceded in death by his parents, George and Louisianan Jones; two sisters, Ethel and Addie Mae; two brothers, Otis and Charles; one daughter, Debra; one son, Jeff and one great grandson, Donald. Philip leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his legacy: his loving wife, Viola; seven children, Mary Lee (Charles) Thompson, Helen Marie Allen, Donald (Iris) Jones, Stevie “Joe” Jones, Larry Jones, Rita (Ken) Atkinson, and Raymond (Tangela) Jones; 25 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and seven great-great grandchildren; a host nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on July 8th ,2021 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Delgado Funeral Chapel in Joliet, Illinois 60432 The Jones Family would also like to invite everyone to attend a Remembrance Video Presentation that will be held via ZOOM on: Saturday July 10, 2021 at 1:00PM & Memorial Talk beginning at 1:30 PM Meeting ID: 2362894596 Password: NLCJW2 Dial In # 312-626-6799 New Lenox Congregation Zoom data. Connect with: Meeting ID: 236 289 4596 Password: NLCJW2 Click https://jworg.zoom.us/j/2362894596?pwd=aDNVUkc4dWNmcEI4c1FIYWpYMmxhQT09 to join meeting. To dial in on phone 1-312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 236 289 4596 Passcode: 858511#

Philip Jones

July 5, 1931 - June 29, 2021