Obituary of Alonzo D. "Rabbit" Jones ~ 2003
Transcribed by Joan S Dunn
Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch Feb 7 2003
Alonzo D. "Rabbit" Jones, age 92, of Richmond, went home to the Lord on
February 3, 2003 at MCV Hospital.
Mr. Jones was born in Oriental, N.C. on February 15, 1910 to Jim and
Melissa Hudson Jones. He was one of seven children. Mr. Jones moved to
Richmond in June of 1943. He worked at the Richmond Foundry until his
retirement in February of 1975. Mr. Jones was an avid fisherman and hunter
and was a member of the L&B Hunt Club in New Kent County, Va.
He is survived by his daughter, Brenda J. Fitzgerald; a devoted niece,
Ramona Winfree and nephew-in-law, Ewell Winfree Sr., all of Richmond; a
host of nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Mary Jones of Los Angeles,
Calif.; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning
Funeral Home, 700 North 25th St., where the family will receive friends
Friday 7 to 8 p.m. Remains will lie in state Saturday 10 a.m. at Zion
Baptist Church, 2006 Decatur St., where funeral services will be held 11
a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert Pettis officiating.
Burial Roselawn Memory Gardens.
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