Nathaniel L. Jones was born on October 3, 1944 in Pittsburgh PA. He graduated from Freehold Regional High School and attended Delaware State University. Nathaniel later moved to Manchester, NJ, where he and the love of his life, Willene Jones, spent 47 years together.
To provide for his family, Nathaniel worked two jobs for over 12 years as an attendance officer for Freehold Township schools and as a correction officer at The New Jersey Training School for Boys, in Jamesburg, NJ. After sometime, Nathaniel focused on one career and retired from corrections after 35 years.
Nathaniel had several hobbies, including sports, watching his kids play sports, and collecting model cars. However, the hobby that he is most known for is his photography. Nathaniel’s passion for picture taking grew from a hobby to a part-time profession. He has captured the beauty of several brides across the state of New Jersey.
Although Nathaniel achieved secular accomplishments, what was most dear to him was being a servant of Jehovah. He was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in July of 1973. He enjoyed speaking to all he knew about the future promises that Jehovah has in store for all humankind. Even after suffering a severe stroke in 2008, Nathaniel spent several hours a month writing letters to friends and family about his faith. In fact, speaking and writing about Jehovah was a big part of his therapy and helped him regain his ability to write. As Nate battled a long history of health issues, he constantly relied on Jehovah, who certainly sustained Nate and kept his spirits high.
Nathaniel will especially be missed for his passion for life and love of meeting new people. In his life, he never met a stranger and could turn anyone into his best friend within minutes of meeting them.
Nate is survived by his wife of 47 years, Willene; his children, Ebony Yelder, Maurice Salaam and his wife, Maria Isabel, NáLene Jones, and CJ Jones; his grandchildren, Giovanni Jones, Khalid Salaam and Akilah Salaam, and his brother, William Jones Jr. He was predeceased by his parents, William Sr. and Bessie Jones, and siblings, Isiah Lorenzo Jones, Audrey L. Gaines, and Randolph LaMont Jones.
A private visitation and burial will be held. The family of Nathaniel invites you to a virtual/zoom memorial service on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 2 pm EST/1 pm CST. Please email [email protected] for details.
Please visit www.andersoncampbellmanchester.com to share memories or offer condolences.
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