Lester L. Jones, Jr.

Lester L. Jones, Jr., 83, passed away on August 5, 2024.

Date of Birth:    October 17, 1940

Native of Ellicott City, MD, a resident of The Chesapeake in Newport News, VA.

Born and raised in Baltimore, Les went to work for Maryland C&P Telephone Company. He was an expert at design and installation of small and large business communication systems. In recognition of his service he was a member of the Telephone Pioneers.

Les loved his family and spending time with them. He was quiet and caring, meticulous and loved spending time in the outdoors.  Gardening was one of his passions.  Most recently he enjoyed spending time in Mike and Lisa’s yard, while enjoying a cigar, tending to the fig tree and sitting by the pool.  He also enjoyed woodworking, his early morning walks and dinner with friends at The Chesapeake. 

Les is survived by his loving children Michael (Lisa) Jones, Leslie (Barry) Pearre, and Brittany (Chris) Numbers, grandchildren Michael Jr, Colleen (Aaron), Andrew, Corey, Mary, and Grace, 3 great grand children, sister Carole Demek (John) and predeceased by his beloved wife Sandra Jones.

A Memorial will be held for immediate family at a later date. Interment will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of Maryland Master Gardener Program.

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