Rejoice! RejoiceI Rejoice/ 
A T)ag of Zhanks giving 
for 
Mr. Willie fames femes 
Saturday, October 10, 2009 
1:00 P.M. 
Elim Baptist Church 
2359 Mt. Auburn Street 
Augusta, Georgia 30904 
C.D. Roberts, Senior Pastor - Officiating 
Jarvis Ellis, Son of The House - Presiding 
Zhe jCife of Willie ff. Hones 
Some of these days life will be brighter 
Some of these days our burdens will be lighter, 
Some of these days 
Some of these days joy bells ringing 
Some of these days sweetly singing 
Some of these days 
Life is real, life is earnest. Solomon has said, 
The half has not been told, but these things were never spoken of the soul.  
Born, to the late Willie Thomas Jones and Ethel Davis Jones on 
September 12, 1921 in Waynesboro (Burke County), Georgia, 
Willie James Jones was given strong principles by which to live and 
taught how to fear and trust in God. He was the oldest of six 
children, two of whom preceded him in death, Mary Jones Williams 
and Margaret Jones Lester. 
At an early age, Willie accepted Christ as his personal Lord and 
Savior, and was baptized at Elim Baptist Church by the late 
Reverend Robert Lewis Boyd where he remained completely and 
fully committed. As an adolescent, Willie treasured his parentage and 
acquired lofty values and maintained personal integrity; excelling in 
every component of his life. 
As regards his educational acquisition, Willie enjoyed the parochial 
education to which he was exposed. As a young man, Willie fell 
deeply in love with Bertha Key, and the two lovers were joined in 
Holy Matrimony on September 1, 1939. Unlike many other couples, 
Willie and Bertha were happily married for SEVENTY Golden years! 
To this happy union, three children were born, one of which 
(Ernest) preceded him in death. However, Boykin and Audrey, both 
of whom treasured each other, went through their human growth 
and development as if they were twins. 
Willie served his country by joining the United States Navy during 
World War II. He served mankind as a United States Civil Service 
Employee at the Veterans Administration Hospital - Lenwood 
Division. Upon retirement from public service, he was very 
supportive of his wife, as a baker and bartender in catering services. 
On October 7, 2009, God dispatched a very special angel to come 
down to the Charlie Norwood Veterans Administration Hospital and 
the angel gave Willie his wings so that he could fly to his eternal 
place of rest. God only takes the best. 
He leaves to cherish his memories: a devoted wife, Mrs. Bertha Key 
Jones; one son, Mr. Willie Boykin (Mildred) Jones of Augusta, 
Georgia; one daughter, Dr. Audrey Jones (Isaac) Wood of Augusta, 
Georgia; sisters, Mrs. Edna Jones McKie of Augusta, Georgia, Mrs. 
Ethel Jones Adams of Amityville, New York and Mrs. Betty Jones 
Brown of Augusta, Georgia; grandchildren, Isaac Xavier Wood 
of Nashville, Tennessee, Boykin Broderick (Tanya) Jones of Roswell, 
Georgia, Tiffany Wood of College Park, Georgia, Judith Vonetta 
Jones of Augusta, Georgia; one great grandson, Eric Jones of 
Roswell, Georgia, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins church 
family and friends. 
Order of Service 
Presiding......................................Reverend Jarvis Ellis 
Elim Baptist Chureh 
Processional 
Scripture ...........................Reverend Clifford L. Sanders 
Old Testament Antioch North Baptist Mission Church 
Psalm 23 Atlanta, Georgia 
New Testament 
I Thess 4: 13-18 
Prayer of Comfort..........Reverend Dr. Robert W. Turner, Jr. 
Good Samaritan Baptist Church 
Selection..........Joy, Joy......Elim Baptist Church Choir 
Reflections 
As a Devoted Friend.....................Mr. Douglas Leverett 
As a Neighbor...........................Deacon Ellis Johnson 
As a Family Friend................Commissioner Calvin Holland 
Acknowledgements..............................Mrs. Bettye Tutt 
Moment of Silence 
Remembering Willie J. Jones 
Selection ......Near the Cross....Elim Baptist Church Choir 
Eulogy..............................C. D. Roberts, Senior Pastor 
Elim Baptist Church 
Recessional........Alleluia...Reverend Dr. Robert Turner, Jr. 
Interment 
Bellevue Memorial Gardens 
4501 Wrightsboro Road 
Grovetown, GA 30813 
Repast will be held at Elim Baptist Church 
immediately following the Interment. 
Wearers of the Casket 
Daryl Keith Dunn Anzio Gray 
Robert Jenkins, Jr. Thomas Terryl Johnson 
Boykin Broderick Jones Reginald McKie 
Tony V.Williams Isaac Xavier Wood 
Honorary Bearers of the Casket 
Deacons of Elim Baptist Church 
Bearers of the Slorals 
Ushers of Elim Baptist Church 
Ushers of Cumming Grove Baptist Church 
Expression of Qrat it tide 
Perhaps you whispered a prayer, sang a song, 
simply called to wish us well, sent a floral, 
if so we saw it there - whatever your part, 
the Family of Willie James Jones extends profound 
appreciation for helping us to make 
the INEVITABLE more acceptable. 
A Special Zhank \fou to 
The Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home 
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Downtown 
Division Unit 6A Staff and the Pallative Care Hospice Center 
Pastor C.D. Roberts 
and 
Cousin - Reverend Dr. Robert W. Turner, Jr. 
for support, guidance and comfort. 
Psalm 118:24; 
This Is A Day The LORD Has Made; 
Let Us Rejoice And 
Be Glad In It. 
For our Beloved Willie J. Jones, tis Heaven at last. 
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 
W. H. Mays Mortuary 
Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922 
1221 James Brown Boulevard 
Augusta, Georgia 
(706) 722-6401