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Statement of Appreciation

Golden Gate Funeral Home

Sunrise: February 20, 1944

Sunset: February 18, 2024

William D. Jones Jr. was born on February 20, 1944 in Jackson, Texas to William D. Jones Sr. and Martha Murphy. William attended Fredrick Douglas High School in Jacksonville, Texas. He later relocated to the Dallas Fort Worth area in the early 70s. William was blessed to be ordained as a Minister of the gospel. He attended Mount Zion Holiness Church. He worked many years as a Construction worker. William was a huge asset to his extremely large family. Although he had a soft toned voice, his spirit radiated volumes with his larger than life heart. William would not only help anyone in need, but he inspired everyone who crossed his path. William D. Jones Jr. will definitely be missed. He is proceeded in death by his wife Melven Jones, his parents William D. Jones Sr. and Martha Murphy - Clayton, five brothers John A. Jones, George Cox, James Dockins, Arthur Clayton, and Adolphus Clayton. He leaves to cherish his memories to his daughters Wanda Jones, Linda Freeman, and Stephanie Duvall, nine grandchildren Lashell Haskins, David L. Wooden, Natalie Saunders, Bobby L. Crisp, Lakisha Wilson, Alicia Takwi, Deandrea Taylor, Ricky Manzano, and Kendrick Duvall; his siblings Alcy Jimerson, Marie Jones, Ora Whitten, Cora Jones, Mary Tramell, Theresa Johnson, Martha Nickerson, Ester Shoyinka, Charles Jones (Diane), Billy Jones, and Noland Clayton (Ida), thirteen great - grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. He will forever be in our hearts. I Am Free Don't grieve for me now, I'm free.

I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that peace at close of day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too shall miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow; I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full; I've savored much; Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all to brief; Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and share with me; God wanted me now - He set me free.

C ELEBRATING THE L IFE IFEOF OF W ILLIAM J ONES