Bernard Jones

The Life of Bernard Jones Bernard Jones entered this world on March 12, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY; the youngest of five children born to the late Bernard Robinson Jones and Odessa C. Jones (nee Cooper). Bernard was raised in a god fearing household. As a youngster he loved comic books and often traded them with his childhood friends. He attended Brooklyn New York Public School district, graduating in 1973 from George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School, Brooklyn, NY. In August 1976, Bernard joined the United States Air Force. In 1978, he laid eyes on a beautiful young woman named Greer Long. Bernard pursued and persuaded Greer for over a year until Greer finally agreed to go on a first date with him, which was to the movies. This date led to many dates and a storybook courtship, later which Greer realized that she had fallen for Bernard. On November 14, 1980 Bernard married the apple of his eye, the love of his life, Greer Long. Their bond was unbreakable, and the two of them worked closely to build a loving home for their three sons; Jason M., Jamell D. (deceased); and Depree M. Bernard took great pride and joy in caring for his family, ensuring that all of their needs were met. He loved his family dearly and would do anything for them. After his time served with the US Air Force, Bernard became gainfully employed with Pinkerton Security, NYC. In 1987, while still working at Pinkerton, Bernard and his family relocated to Trenton, NJ. Later realizing that the commute from NY to NJ was becoming too much, Bernard sought employment with the State of New Jersey gaining employment at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital as a HST. Bernard retired from TPH in January 2008. In 2012, Bernard and Greer made their life’s dream come true, when they relocated to Kissimmee, Florida. In his pastime, Bernard enjoyed spending time with his family, reading, traveling, and going on cruises. After his health start to decline and he was unable to move around much. Bernard occupied much his time with watching TV, so much so that a person who did not know him would think he had became a television fanatic, he loved watching the news, old country westerners; Tyler Perry movies/ shows; karate movies; games shows… Some of which he loved to watch were: Bonanza, the Riflemen, Walker the Texas Ranger and any movie that starred Chuck Norris. On December 21, 2024 angels were dispatched to Bernard’s home in Osceola County to escort him, and a multitude of angels greeted Bernard at Heaven’s gates, this included his parents: the late Bernard Robinson Jones and Odessa C Jones (nee Cooper); his son: the late Jamell Devon Jones; his siblings: the late John Arthur Jones and William “Billy” Jones and his mother-in-law the late Agnes E Jones. Bernard was also predeceased by his stepfather John Jones. His heart belonged to his devoted, dedicated and faithful wife of 44 years Greer Jones; he leaves memories of Love to: his two sons: Jason M. Jones and Depree M. Jones, all of Kissimmee, Fla.; his sister: Odette Whittaker, Queens, NY; his brother: Donald Jones, Fort Meyers, Fla.; his aunt: Marion Jones, Richmond, Va.; his father-in-law: Samuel Jones, Orlando, Fla. Throughout Bernard‘s life, he developed lifelong friendships that were special to him in which he cherished. Those friends are Norman Sapp, Trenton, NJ; Darren Middlebrooks, Pompano Beach, Fla.; and Gary Bynum, Fla. Bernard is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. To know Bernard and his keen sense of humor was to love him.

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Bernard Jones

March 12, 1955 - December 21, 2024