Mr. Leroy “Roy” A. Jones, 101, went home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2020, at PRMC in Salisbury, Md. He was born on Chincoteague Island June 6, 1919, to Maurice and Agnes (Andrews) Jones. Roy was a loving son, brother, and uncle. He loved the Lord and humbly served Him. He was a member of Union Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School to children and adults for 65 years. For 31 years, Roy was a member of the Accomack Jail Ministers, an independent organization that shares God’s word with those imprisoned.
Roy was a waterman for most of his life. He was the last surviving resident of the Assateague Village and enjoyed sharing his memories of life in the village with tourists and islanders. He was interviewed on several occasions by writers and those interested in learning more of the history of Assateague and Chincoteague islands. He even made a sketch of the Assateague Village from memory, drawing each building and identifying each home by the family name.
Roy was a loving and humble man. His demeanor never changed; he never spoke an unkind word to anyone and “always let his light shine before men.”
He is survived by a niece, Mary Alice Magee Britton, of Grapevine, Texas; niece-in-law, Debbie Bloxom Dukes, of Salisbury, Md.; cousin, Raymond Andrews, and wife, Linda, of Salisbury; several great and great-great-nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and cherished loved ones.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Raymond Jones (WWII); sisters, Eula Jones Dukes and husband, Thomas R. Dukes, Blanche Jones Magee and husband, Vernon Hugh Magee; and nephews, Thomas R. Dukes and David J. Dukes.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 24, 2020, at 2 p.m., at Union Baptist Church, Chincoteague Island, with visitation an hour before the service. The Rev. Kevin Eley will officiate. Burial will take place at Thornton Cemetery, Chincoteague Island.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Union Baptist Church, Chincoteague; Disabled American Veterans; or Operation Smile.
