Isaac Jones

Isaac Jonathan Jones, affectionately called “Boo-Boo,” passed on Monday, November 27, 2017, at Brinton Manor Nursing Home, where he lost his courageous battle with cancer. Born July 24, 1955, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Jonathan King and the late Louise Jones Gibson, Isaac was educated in the Chester Upland School District where he received his diploma and graduated with honors. He also participated in additional vocational training. With the help of his uncle, James “Box” Jones , he started his first job at Saint Joseph College, later gaining employment at Sacred Heart Hospital, in Chester, Pennsylvania, in the Housekeeping Department. He also worked at Christina Care and Wilmington Hospital, both in Delaware, as a Patient Escort. Isaac married the late Gloria Green Jones, whom he cherished and loved dearly. He took pride in spending time with his family, taking pictures, traveling, taking long walks, going to plays and eating out at various restaurants. He enjoyed listening to oldies music such as the Delfonics, Stylistics, Manhattans, and Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, just to name a few, as well as traditional gospel music, and jazz musician, Kenny G. He loved going to The Dell East. Isaac was a no nonsense brother who spoke his mind, whether you liked it or not. But, if he was wrong, he would let you know. He believed in doing things with decency and order, down to giving daily, detailed, orders to his sister Carmen, who served as his very own personal secretary and caregiver. Sometimes, when family approached Isaac in front of friends, the friends would say, “Boo Boo who, who’s Boo Boo.” Isaac was born a strong-minded type of person, so much that he nicknamed himself. When he was a child he always called out Boo Boo and the nickname stuck, even into adulthood. Isaac continued that strength all the way to his death. The nurses gave him hours, and he showed everyone that he was strong by lasting six more days. Isaac’s life passion was being a servant for the Lord. Witnessing the Lord’s work helped Isaac recognize when the Lord was using him as a vessel. He attended Seeds of Greatness, Victory Baptist, and Crossroad Churches. It was at Faith City Church , Isaac J. Jones served as a long time member. His passion for the Lord became his life’s purpose by serving on the church choir, the Usher Board and being the van driver. His Purpose here on Earth has been fulfilled by being an obedient servant for the Lord. He is survived by his father, Jonathan King; daughter, Crystal Jones; four sisters, Carmen Calhoun, (brother-in-law John), Vivian Hart, (brother-in-law Sam), Sharon Pierce, (brother-in-law Richard) and Diane Jackson, (brother-in-law Al); five brothers Jonathan King, (sister-in-law Tara), Rodney King, (sister-in-law Ava), Larry Bookhart, Raymond Jones, (deceased sister-in-law Donna) and Harold Jones; one aunt, Ethel Williams; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends and co-workers. Lovingly Submitted, The Family To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Isaac Jones, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Isaac Jones

July 24, 1955 - November 27, 2017