Condolences

• October 16, 2026

  Natalie Revallion-Walcott

  Johnny, may you rest in eternal peace. The memories of our youth and your genuine, caring, and humorous nature will remain with me always. I'll never forget the good times, conversation and connection we shared. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May they be blessed and comforted by God's steadfast love. Rest easy, dear friend. Natalie Revallion-Walcott

• October 16, 2026

  Nadeene Platt

  Mr. Jones, Our last conversation like many others in the past ended with laughter.Thinking of you brings back childhood memories of neighbors, friends and growing up on Hubbard Ave. I always reflect on the loving memories you shared about my father at his funeral. You were loved by the Cooke family. Johnny, you will be missed.❤️❤️❤️

• October 15, 2026

  Suzanne Haley

  John Jones was much more than a neighbor to our family. He was a trusted friend, deeply loved and respected by our parents, and someone we could always count on. We will forever cherish the kindness and devotion he and his beloved Mimi showed our aging parents during their final years in Boston. Even after their passing, John remained connected to our family and was always willing to lend a hand. John's love for Roxbury, was deep and enduring. He had a clear vision for its future and the conviction to advocate tirelessly for the people, history, and character that made it special. Sometimes feisty and always authentic, he was a steadfast voice for the community he cared about. Through his persistence, generosity, and commitment, he helped shape Roxbury's future, protect the qualities that made it distinctive, and create opportunities for the people who would call it home for generations to come. His advocacy and devotion leave a lasting legacy in the neighborhood he championed and in the lives he touched. We are grateful for John's friendship, generosity, and place in our family. Even as he joined his beloved Mimi, we will remember him with deep affection and gratitude. The Wesley Family

• October 15, 2026

  Michelle Thomas

  Cousin John's mom Lydia and my mom Gladys were sisters. He and my sister, Sandy were both born on the exact same day and year--"twin cousins". John came to be one of our family historians with an indomitable sense of humor! He will certainly be missed. My sincerest condolences go out to all of Johnny's family. May he rest until the time when all is new and Jesus' promise is realized, "all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out...". (John 5:28,29; Revelation 21:3,4) Michelle Thomas

• October 15, 2026

  Pamela Pumphery Durham

  My dearest cousin was always full of love and knowledge. We have shared great conversations throughout the years to include many laughs.Until we meet again rest easy. May the creator of the universe continue to give comfort to all family and Freinds during this time. Love you forever cousin ❤️

• October 14, 2026

  Patrizia Hines

  I want to say that my brother John jones will b sorely missed although I 1 year n half older than him he was a cool brother who always had a infectious laugh and was very knowledgeable about our black history n loved to tell stories about the talented people because he was talented himself and was very humble about iti he loved his Cape Verdean subs n introduced me to them when I would come to Boston from Florida to visit our dad n my other brother Michael n his wife n my niece at he joined the angels in heaven n rest no more pain much love your sister Patrizia Renata

• October 13, 2026

  Marcia Springstead

  I met you so long ago through my cousin Michael Cooke and my aunt Jean and uncle Arthur.... I pray that you rest in eternal peace...., your dues are paid ... God bless and keep you ..... love Marcia Springstead

• October 12, 2026

  Dina search

  I extend my deepest condolences to your family from the McAllister and Searcy family

• October 12, 2026

  Dina search

  I extend my deepest condolences to your family you was a nice guy n your son javis

• October 11, 2026

  Michael Elio Anderson

  To a beautiful brother from another mother. I met my brother John at age 28 when our father brought him by my apartment. My stepmother mentioned him when I was 12 saying he lived in Cambridge. Ironically I grew up in Cambridge on the state at the same time. John met his father when a relative pointed him out as he was exiting a street parlor gambling spot driving a red convertible Cadillac. Our father brought him by that night to my home to meet me and my wife and his niece Michelle. We went to see his mother that who confirmed that our father was in fact his. John worked for the IRS and was graduate of Northeastern University and was very knowlable about Roxbury and Boston properties acquiring several dozen three deckers and an historical mansion. I joined our father and John in a joint venture sub chapter S Purchasing a historical hotel Dartmouth From HUD outbidding A Nubian Notion. For 26 years we held on to the 45 unit and 12 ground commercial spaces meeting once a week at my home. I was fortunate to work with a most talented and controversial intelligent and fiesty individual firmly set in his ways who could not be convinced once he decided something. He will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him. Mansion at the bottom of Fort Hill.