Obituaries

Joe Howell Jones

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Joe Howell Jones, 87, went to be with the Lord Jan. 19, 2016. Survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Lanita Mae Jones and five children, Joey Jones and wife Karen, Julie Wooley, Jolli Paramore and husband John, Mary Kay Goldschmidt and husband Bob, Shea Gwin, eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and his dog Rusty. Joe was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He touched the lives of thousands of people spreading the Good News as he ministered through his campground ministry for over 38 years. Joe loved his wooden boat, the "Calvin J", and spent countless hours working on her. Joe's motto in life … "Just love ‘em", and he did. For 15 years Joe and Lanita traveled the world singing with the Virginia Voices International choir. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Virginia Voices International, Post Office Box 8812, Virginia Beach, Va. 23450. A celebration of Joe's life will be held at Kings Grant Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, Va. on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m.

Published January 24, 2016

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