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 Honorabl...
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