John Paul Jones "JP", "John Paul", "Mechanic Man" Obituary in South Hill at Feggins Funeral Home

Obituary For John Paul Jones "JP", "John Paul", "Mechanic Man"

Memorial Service: Saturday, February 25, 2023 Time: 1:00 PM Free Union Church, 8136 Goodes Ferry Road, Bracey, VA 23919 Elder John Jordan, Pastor/Presiding Rev. Jesse Jones, Jr., Eulogist

JOHN PAUL JONES, affectionately called “J.P.,” “John Paul” and “Mechanic Man,” was the son of Maggie Rose Feggins Jones and the late Jesse Andrew Jones, Sr. He was born February 1, 1964 in Mecklenburg County, VA and departed this life February 16, 2023 in Petersburg, VA. He was also preceded in death by his siblings- Robert, Sylvia, Oakley Leroy and Joyce; his father and mother in-law, Norman and Rosa Crayton, and his brothers-in-law, Barrenton and Demetrius Crayton.

At an early age he was baptized and joined Free Union RZUA Church. John was a graduate of Park View Sr. High School. He later attended Mechanic School in Charlotte, NC.

On May 16, 2004 he married Yolanda Crayton. He was blessed with two children and a step-daughter.

John was employed for many years as a mechanic where he worked for Smiley’s Garage, Joseph Alexander, Fred’s Towing, and Baskerville Auto Shop. He was known as “The Community Mechanic” and he was very good at what he did.

In his spare time he enjoyed and loved to work on cars, reading his bible, and hanging with family and friends. He would often give you advice, but he wouldn’t take his own advice.

John Paul leaves to mourn: his wife- Yolanda C. Jones, Brodnax, VA; two children-Eishaya Stone, LaCrosse, VA and Barren Antoine Walker, Richmond, VA; step-daughter- Charlene Taylor, Brodnax, VA; 9 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; mother- Maggie R. Jones of the home; his siblings- Rev. Jesse (Beverly) Jones, Jr., Dumfries, VA; Herbert (Brenda) Jones, Richmond, VA; Thelma (Rev. Elijah) Oliver, Jetersville, VA; Delphine (Juan) Sanchez, Richmond, VA; Alonzo Jones (Linda), LaCrosse, VA; Cephus (Marie) Jones, Powder Springs, GA; Parthenia Rose Hughes (Rodney), Richmond, VA; Rev. Samuel (Rev. Deborah) Jones, Farmville, NC and Deborah Jones of the home; his in-laws, Milton Jefferson; Tonda (Jeffrey) Walker, Ophelia (Harold) Douglas, Garrick (Sylvia) Crayton; Derrick (Rev. Tarsha) Crayton; Clintolin (Calvin) Brown; LaTangie Coleman; Barry Crayton, and Erick Crayton; 2 aunts- Virginia Jones, Bronx, NY and Doris Jones, Garner, NC; one uncle- Charlie Jones, Richmond, VA; devoted friends- Joseph and James Alexander, Jeffrey Baskerville, Fred’s Towing and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Asking ALL attendees to please wear a mask.

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To the family; I was shocked to learn about the passing of John. We both were graduates of Park View class of 1982. We also attended SVCC. I pray that God grants you the strength to endure the dark days ahead. May your memories of John bring you peace Remember, earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal and to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. John was truly a good person.

I light a pink candle for John because he was my dear friend. My only friend, really. We had an unlikely and unique friendship, but it worked. We enjoyed photography of nature and would often exchange photos of the days sunrise or sunset and I would get to hear about his latest travels. John would always look out for me and check in on me, always offering to help any way he could. We would play ping pong and he was actually getting pretty good at it! Still couldn't beat me though. I would cook and bring him a plate and he was always very complimentary and appreciative. We would have long talks about our lives and give each other encouragement and advice. I will miss my friend so very much. Rest in peace, my friend, crazyburg 💔

Thinking of you and the family. Condolence to the family at this time.

Our condolences to Rev. Jesse Jone and family.
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Our condolences to Rev Jesse Jones and family.

Hello to Rev Jones and family our hearts go out to you all . May God continue to comfort you in the days to come.from Bro Orlandia Scott and SisMary Scott

Mary Scott

To Mrs Maggie Rose and family,please accept my sincere condolences for your loss of your son.I pray asking God to grant you comfort and strength during this time in your life. We love you.