Roderick Jones Funeral Expenses
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The Jones family has safely made it to Ringgold, Louisiana. This is the final resting place for Rod.
Final plans for Rod.
Roderick Jones Homegoing
Quiet Hour: Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Evergreen Baptist Church
613 Layfield Rd, Ringgold,
Service: Saturday Dec. 22, 2018, 1:00pm
Evergreen Baptist Church
613 Layfield Road, Ringgold, La 71068
Burial Stafford Cemetery immediately following service.
Repast will be at Ringgold Complex
4404 Burnsville Rd, Ringgold, La
Roderick “Rod” was born to Anna and Willie (Will) Jones in Richmond, California. His father, Will, preceded him in death. Rod grew up in the church. His grandfather Rev. Johnnie Jones planted the knowledge and seed of Christ which Rod received early in life. He graduated from El Cerrito High School; competed at state level in wrestling and in his junior year played football becoming a top recruit in 1982. He selected the University of Washington after several offers. Rod was a member of the Husky Hall of Fame and played on the 1984 team that finished No. 2 in the country. He was captain of the 1986 team. He was drafted to the New York Giants in 1987, played nine games in the NFL with the Chiefs, 49’ers and Seahawks. After his NFL Career, he returned to the University of Washington and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Ethnic Studies in May of 2000. Employed by the University of Washington as an Academic Coordinator for eighteen years, he loved working with student athletes and had great passion and talent working with children.
Rod was an avid gardener; rib smoking guru; chicken wing frying entertaining; gadget loving guy. Rod leaves to mourn his mother Anna, loving wife of 26 years Carla, children Krystle, Jamie and Rod Jr and one grandchild Arielle, sister Questa Bradley, sister in-law Tammy Tobin, brother in-laws, Carl and Thomas Tobin Jr., Charles, Kolan and Shelton Sparks. Father in-law Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Tobin, Sr., nephews Migail, Tajiri and Omari Tobin, and Dominic Bradley, nieces LaMeinna Tobin and Alexis Bradley and a host of other relatives, aunts, uncles, and cousins across the country.
Viewing for final farewells at Bonney-Watson located at 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188; Friday, December 14th from 2pm to 7pm. A Memorial at the University of Washington’s Don James Center will be Saturday December 15th at 3pm.
Funeral will be Saturday, December 22, 2018, Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church and final resting place will be The Stafford Cemetery in Ringggold, Louisiana.
Final plans for Rod.
Roderick Jones Homegoing
Quiet Hour: Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Evergreen Baptist Church
613 Layfield Rd, Ringgold,
Service: Saturday Dec. 22, 2018, 1:00pm
Evergreen Baptist Church
613 Layfield Road, Ringgold, La 71068
Burial Stafford Cemetery immediately following service.
Repast will be at Ringgold Complex
4404 Burnsville Rd, Ringgold, La
Roderick “Rod” was born to Anna and Willie (Will) Jones in Richmond, California. His father, Will, preceded him in death. Rod grew up in the church. His grandfather Rev. Johnnie Jones planted the knowledge and seed of Christ which Rod received early in life. He graduated from El Cerrito High School; competed at state level in wrestling and in his junior year played football becoming a top recruit in 1982. He selected the University of Washington after several offers. Rod was a member of the Husky Hall of Fame and played on the 1984 team that finished No. 2 in the country. He was captain of the 1986 team. He was drafted to the New York Giants in 1987, played nine games in the NFL with the Chiefs, 49’ers and Seahawks. After his NFL Career, he returned to the University of Washington and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Ethnic Studies in May of 2000. Employed by the University of Washington as an Academic Coordinator for eighteen years, he loved working with student athletes and had great passion and talent working with children.
Rod was an avid gardener; rib smoking guru; chicken wing frying entertaining; gadget loving guy. Rod leaves to mourn his mother Anna, loving wife of 26 years Carla, children Krystle, Jamie and Rod Jr and one grandchild Arielle, sister Questa Bradley, sister in-law Tammy Tobin, brother in-laws, Carl and Thomas Tobin Jr., Charles, Kolan and Shelton Sparks. Father in-law Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Tobin, Sr., nephews Migail, Tajiri and Omari Tobin, and Dominic Bradley, nieces LaMeinna Tobin and Alexis Bradley and a host of other relatives, aunts, uncles, and cousins across the country.
Viewing for final farewells at Bonney-Watson located at 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188; Friday, December 14th from 2pm to 7pm. A Memorial at the University of Washington’s Don James Center will be Saturday December 15th at 3pm.
Funeral will be Saturday, December 22, 2018, Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church and final resting place will be The Stafford Cemetery in Ringggold, Louisiana.
Organizer and beneficiary
Jamie Jones
Organizer
Kent, WA
Carla Jones
Beneficiary
