Sylvester Jones

Sylvester Jones, the son of Marie Robinson, was born on January 24, 1932, in Winter Garden, Florida. Along with his mother, Uncle Herman and Aunts Jewel and Cleo James were very positive and influential role models in his upbringing. They instilled Christian values in his life at an early age. He accepted Christ as his Personal Savior and never wavered from his faith and belief in God. It truly takes a village. He attended Orange County Public Schools and graduated from the historic Jones High School in 1950, as class valedictorian. Following high school and a few brief jobs, Sylvester enlisted into the United States Army serving from 1952-1954. During that time, he fought in the Korean War. After an honorable discharge from the military, he returned to Winter Garden and worked for many years as a butcher at Robinson's Meat House Yearning for a better life, in 1957 he relocated to New Brunswick, New Jersey, where he gained employment with the United State Postal Service. After 30 long years of exemplary service, he retired and returned to his hometown of Winter Garden, where he was affectionately known as "Mailman." He was also a devoted member of Superior Lodge #215 of New Brunswick, New Jersey. "Live life each day on purpose," was his motto. He was always happy and kept everyone he came in contact with happy and laughing. That trait must have been passed down from his Aunt Cleo James. He had a kind, generous spirit and loved spending time with family and friends, until he could no longer do so. On Sunday, April 13, 2025, God saw fit to call him home, to eternal rest. He is preceded in death by his wife: Clara Jones: his Mother: Marie Robinson; Sons: Wonza Scott, Sylvester Demps and Rodney A. Jones; Brother: James "JB" Jones; Sister: Evelyn Henderson; and Son-in-law: Gilbert B. Kearse. Sylvester leaves cherished memories with his Children: Fernando Thomas (Chrissy) of Baltimore, Maryland, Kathy M. Jones-Kearse of Tampa, Florida, Tanya Jones of New Brunswick, New Jersey; devoted cousin and caregiver: [Charlene Mobley (Gregory Johnson) of Orlando, Florida;10 grandchildren: Anthony, Stacey, Doug, Darryl, Latifa, Al'Malika, Ikiea, La'Kita, Johnathan and Joshuwa; Sister-inlaw: Willie T. Stokes of Washington, DC; a host of great grand, nieces, nephews, other relatives and sorrowing friends.

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Sylvester Jones

January 24, 1932 - April 13, 2025