Algin D. Jones

Algin Jones was born on August 29, 1944, to the late Albert and Lue Jones. He was the eighth of fourteen children and was raised in Hopewell, Virginia, where he attended Arlington Elementary School and Carter G. Woodson High School. 

Algin accepted Christ and became a faithful member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church, where he served on the Beautification Ministry. He took great pride in serving his church and helping maintain a beautiful and welcoming place of worship. 

Algin proudly served his country for several years in the United States Army. Following his military service, he continued to demonstrate the same dedication and strong work ethic throughout his life. 

He was united in marriage to Thelma Wheeler, and they shared several years together. 

Algin was employed at the Hercules plant for many years before retiring. Even after retirement, he remained active and hardworking. He enjoyed caring for lawns and continued working by cutting grass, including maintaining the lawn at his beloved Mount Carmel Baptist Church. 

Algin was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Lue Jones; sisters, Josephine Jones, Agnes Lee, Maezelle Brown, and Elizabeth Swann; brothers, Joe Jones, Frank Jones, and Roy Jones; daughters, Sharita Collins Cooper and Felicia Jones; and grandchildren, Donte Jones and Crystal Jones. 

He leaves to cherish his loving memory his children, Rose Jones, Greg Wilkins, Donald Jones (Michelle) and Aligin Collins; siblings, Eleanor Jones, Laura Jones, Wilbert Jones, Larry Jones (Lisa), and Russell Jones (Geraldine); grandchildren, Javier Jones, Neiamiah Villanova, Damon "Monty" Jones, Brandon Jones, Felicia Jones, Christopher Jones and Qinton Jones; great grandchildren, Steven Jones, Spencer Jones, Bryon Jones, Maurice Cooper, Xavier Jones, Sean Lewis, Jaida Lewis, Anaya Smith, Sa'nya Stith, Ky'liek Jones, Jo'nae Jones, Josiah Jones, Jamari Jones, Snow Jones, Alycia Jones, Jocelyn Jones, and Dequan Jones; his special friend, Marie Rawlings; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends. 

Algin will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his faith, his country, and his community. His hardworking spirit and willingness to serve others will remain a treasured part of his legacy. Though his physical presence will be deeply missed, the love, memories, and lessons he shared will continue to live in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. 

 His life was a blessing, his memory a treasure, and his legacy will live on through the many lives he touched. 

Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 925 Arlington Road, Hopewell, VA, the Rev. William H. Roberts, Jr., Pastor/eulogist. The interment will be held 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia.

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