Willie Jones

Willie Edgar Jones was born on November 17, 1940 in Robstown, Texas. He was the fourth child born to Jeanette Tipton Jones and Willie Henry Jones. Willie was preceded in death by his siblings, Lawrence, Lorena and David. He is survived by an older sister, Frances Oakes Wiley of Robstown, Texas. Willie graduated from Robstown High School in 1958. In 1961, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served honorably in numerous positions throughout his twenty year career. He retired from the United States Air Force of Dover, Delaware in May, 1981, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant Superintendent Loadmaster. While still serving his country, Willie completed a Bachelor's Degree at Delaware State University in 1982. Two years later, he completed another Bachelor's Degree from DSU. He completed several courses in the doctoral program at Temple University (PA.) In January of 1985, Willie was employed as the Civil Rights Compliance Officer for the Department of Transportation (DeIDOT). He retired from DelDOT in 2009 in the position of Training Administrator. Willie was active in his community, participating in various community programs and efforts that included candidate for the Capital School District Board of Education in 1999, mentoring children at-risk at Star Hill Elementary for four years, serving as a personal advisor to many who sought his professional guidance in the areas of civil rights compliance for minority businesses. Willie was a very generous man who never hesitated to support any cause in which he strongly believed. Willie was a dedicated Alpha Man since December 8, 1983. He served as the president of Zeta Rho Lamda Chapter Dover, Delaware for consecutive two terms. He was an active member of Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church for more than twenty-three years, where he served on the Trustee Board more than twenty years. Willie leaves to cherish his memory his adored and beloved wife of thirty nine years, Bobby; two sons, Tony (Maryann) of McComb, MI and Jeff (Alice) of Wilmington, NC; two daughters, Karen of Dallas, TX and Kelley (George) of Dover, DE; six grandchildren: Justin (Ashley) of Charlotte, NC.; Brad of Fort Benning, GA; Jessica of Atlanta, GA; Kristin of McComb, MI; Savannah and Vivian both of Dover, DE; one great-grandson, Emerson of Charlotte, NC; in-laws, Sharon and Jerry Haith of Dover, DE; niece, Julia Haith; nephew, Michael Haith of Dover, DE; special great-niece, Jalyn Haith; Many other nieces and nephews who called Willie "Uncle Bill;" adopted children and grandchildren, the Alfaro family of Dover, DE; god-children, Nicole Bell and Christopher Downes, both of Dover, DE and Sydney Hunter of Harrisburg, PA; Breakfast Club buddies, Ken, Roddie, and Tom. Willie will also be lovingly remembered by the other in-laws: Milton and Charlotte Carney of Felton, DE; Warren and Charlotte Pinkeet of New Castle, DE and James and Joyce Bryan of Middletown, DE. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Willie Jones, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Willie Jones

November 17, 1940 - November 12, 2014