William A. “LB” Jones, 34, of Portsmouth, VA, formerly of Farrell, PA, passed away unexpectedly December 31, 2022 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital ER, Norfolk, VA.
Born May 20, 1988, in Pittsburgh, PA, “LB” was the son of Rev. Clifferette “CJ” (Locke) Dunlap and her husband Deacon Jeffrey of Hermitage, PA. “LB” graduated from G.W. Fowler High School in Syracuse, N.Y. in 2007.
“LB” was a former member of Bethlehem Baptist Church which is now New Beginnings Christian Fellowship in Sharon, PA. He was in the U.S. Navy for 7 years and was a self-employed massage therapist. “LB” was an avid sports fan who enjoyed coaching his children’s sports teams.
“LB” leaves behind his parents, his wife, Simone (Bowe) Jones whom he married June 11, 2008 and she survives at home; a daughter, Jozlyne Jones of VA; two sons, Nakeem Sholtz-Jones and Jayvion Jones both of VA; two sisters, Domonique Jones of Farrell, PA and Anaeya Jones of Hermitage, PA; a niece, Jasmaine Green-Jones of Farrell, PA and several close family members.
“LB” was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Cliff Locke and Izeola McCrary and his paternal grandparents; William and Shirley Jones.
A Homegoing Service will be held Monday, January 16, 2023 at 11am in New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, 858 Wallis Ave. Sharon, PA 16146 with Pastor Leon Avery officiating and Eulogist will be William’s mother, Rev. Clifferette Dunlap.
Visitation will be Monday, January 16, 2023 from 10am to 11am in the church.
William will be interred at Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage, PA.