Humphrey Clarence Jones

Humphrey was born on October 30, 1941, in the Turks and Caicos Islands but spent most of his life in the United States. His keen intellect brought him to Lincoln University, the nation’s first degree-granting HBCU at the tender age of fourteen. His academic success continued, and he subsequently graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1965. Humphrey was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Dr. Jones broke many barriers during his 60+ years as a general and vascular surgeon. When he began his surgical residency at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, he was one of a select few Black residents. As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, his career flourished in New York City and then in Miami, where he became a highly regarded surgeon at Cedars of Lebanon, Parkway General, and North Shore Medical Center.

More than his professional career, Humphrey will be remembered as a true gentleman. Soft-spoken and elegantly dressed, he was a people person, adept at having a conversation with anyone he met. He was also a great storyteller, owning the room as he recounted his life experiences and even told an off-color joke or two.

In short, he was the consummate life partner, father, grandfather, friend, and physician. His family, friends, and thousands of patients will forever carry his memory in their hearts. Humphrey was predeceased by his beloved daughter Jacqueline Jones. (Grant Clark). The love of his life survives him, Peggy Hammond, and her family; son Humphrey C. Jones, Jr. (Susan Clark Goodwin), brother George Jones and his family; and grandchildren Ayana Clark and Christopher Jones.

May his memory be a blessing.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Lincoln University

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