TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF CLAUDE JONES
WHEREAS, In His Infinite Wisdom, Almighty God has called Claude Jones, an outstanding public servant and member of his community, to his eternal reward, Saturday, March 3, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Claude Jones was born April 10, 1925 in Eudora, Arkansas to the union of Claude Jones, Sr. and Margaret Braggs. He was the youngest of three children who brought laughter into their home. He attended Willard Elementary School in Chicago and graduated from DuSable High School; and
WHEREAS, Claude was employed by the Chicago Board of Education as a maintenance worker in various schools within the city. Claude worked in Evanston, Illinois as a clothes presser for eighteen years. After his retirement from both jobs Claude worked as a doorman at various North Shore Condominiums; and
WHEREAS, Claude Jones was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and neighbor who will be deeply missed but the memory of his character, intelligence and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved him; and
WHEREAS, Claude Jones leaves to celebrate his life and cherish his memory, his devoted wife, Arcquinetta "Blondie" Samuels-Jones; faithful pal, Boss Jones; the Samuels' family, Delories, Artena, Marchelle, Lori, Michael and Craig. From the union of Claude and Gloria Jones, Claude leaves to mourn: four children, Clifton Jones, Cheryl Davis (Freddie), Linda Newton (Carl, deceased), and Diana Muhammad (Reggie); grandchildren, Kevin (Dionne), Anthony (Erainer), Brian (Ikada), LaRita (Tony), Kimberly (Shannon), Chrispus, Clifton Jr., LaShon (Toni), Keisha, Crystal, Jabari and Malika; and twenty-six great grandchildren. From the union of Claude and Claudia Jones, Claude leaves to mourn: three children, Claude Jones III, Kecia Jones-Martin (Carey) and Melanie; six grandchildren, Brian, Darrius, Tausha, Darion, Nicholas and Monique; eleven great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and many friends; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Toni Foulkes, Alderman of the 15th Ward has informed this august body ofthe passing of Claude Jones; now therefore
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City of Chicago City Council assembled this 8th day of November 2012, A.D., do hereby express our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Claude Jones and extend our deepest condolences to all those who cherish his memory and mourn his passing.
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the families of Mr. Claude Jones.
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TONI FOULKES Alderman - 15th Ward