Suffolk, VA
Lonnie Melvin Jones, Jr., 87, of Suffolk, died Wednesday morning, January 8, 2025 at his home.
Lonnie was born in Durham, NC on June 28, 1937 to the late Mary Jo Thomas Jones and the late Lonnie M. Jones, Sr. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and was a self employed machinist with a local machinist shop before his retirement. He loved his country and being a veteran and loved his family.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Barbara Leona Goffa Jones of the home; two sons, Lance Jones of Suffolk, VA and Loren Jones of Tampa, FL; four grandsons, Kristopher, Timothy, Matthew and Alexander Jones; and two granddaughters, Cimmaresa Jones Winkler and Dana Jones.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation Society of Virginia, Chesapeake Office, is serving the family. Condolences may be sent at www.vacremationsociety.com