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Thomas Jones Obituary

Jones Jr., Thomas Edward Passed away peacefully on September 7, 2017. Born in Gary, Indiana, Tom was a graduate of MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Tom was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. He dedicated years of service to the City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services. At an early age he committed his life to Christ. Tom became a member of Southlawn United Methodist Church in 1984 where he was a dedicated servant at the church serving as a Lay Leader, Choir Member, President of United Methodist Men and mentor to our youth. Tom is survived by his wife, Beedie Jones; sister, Ida Wanda Jones; children, Thomas Edward Jones III, Scarlette Shawn Jones, Offord Anthony Jones, Duane Joseph Cramer, Imelda Cramer Brown, Cynthia Cramer Osaghae; 15 grandchildren and a large host of nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives. Visitation will be held Friday, September 15, 2017 at Cage Memorial Chapels, 7651 S. Jeffery Blvd., Chicago, Illinois from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Family Visitation 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Southlawn United Methodist Church, 8605 S. Cregier, Chicago, Illinois. Wake: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Service: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Burial: Burr Oak Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Southlawn United Methodist Church, Children's/Youth Rec Room, 8605 S. Cregier Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60617.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 13, 2017.

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Earl Taylor

November 9, 2024

We go back to the 50s. We grew up together.

I have been living here in Germany since 1980.

I have been out of touch.
I send my condolences to his

family.

Robbi Jones

September 19, 2017

Beedie and family May the peace of the Lord be with you

Joan McKinley-Shelton

September 17, 2017

Condolences to the Family of Tom Jones--

I remember the years he served on the board of the National Caucus and Center on Black Aging, Inc., where he vigorously participated sharing his knowledge of the community he loved and served. He will be missed.

Norval I. Brown

September 15, 2017

To the family of Tom Jones,
I share your sadness as you grieve Tom's death, but pray that even in the midst of your grief, you will be able to praise our God and his Son our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A new voice has been added to the heavenly choir as they sing "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory!". You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rev. Dr. Norval I. Brown

Agnes Streeter

September 15, 2017

Dear Beedie and Family,
You and your family are in my prayers. I offer you my sincere condolences. If there is anything that I can do for you, please let me know.

September 13, 2017

Dear Beedie and Family,
We share in your sadness and are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with the whole family and everyone who loved Tom. With love and deepest sympathy from your friends at Mather's--More Than a Cafe and all of your Community Initiatives family.

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15

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.

7651 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649

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16

Wake

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Southlawn United Methodist Church

8605 S. Cregier, Chicago, IL

Sep

16

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Southlawn United Methodist Church

8605 S. Cregier, Chicago, IL

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Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.

7651 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649

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