Jones Jr., Thomas Edward

Passed away peacefully on September 7, 2017. Born in Gary, Indiana, Tom was a graduate of MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Tom was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. He dedicated years of service to the City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services. At an early age he committed his life to Christ. Tom became a member of Southlawn United Methodist Church in 1984 where he was a dedicated servant at the church serving as a Lay Leader, Choir Member, President of United Methodist Men and mentor to our youth. Tom is survived by his wife, Beedie Jones; sister, Ida Wanda Jones; children, Thomas Edward Jones III, Scarlette Shawn Jones, Offord Anthony Jones, Duane Joseph Cramer, Imelda Cramer Brown, Cynthia Cramer Osaghae; 15 grandchildren and a large host of nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives.

Visitation will be held Friday, September 15, 2017 at Cage Memorial Chapels, 7651 S. Jeffery Blvd., Chicago, Illinois from 12: 00 p. m. - 6: 00 p. m. Family Visitation 4: 00 - 6: 00 p. m. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Southlawn United Methodist Church, 8605 S. Cregier, Chicago, Illinois. Wake: 10: 00 - 11: 00 a. m. Service: 11: 00 a. m. - 12: 00 p. m. Burial: Burr Oak Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Southlawn United Methodist Church, Children’s/ Youth Rec Room, 8605 S. Cregier Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60617.