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William Jones Obituary
December 21, 1983 - February 9, 2022
Los Osos, California - Willie Jones, son of Will and Melinda Jones of San Luis Obispo, died suddenly at his home in Los Osos, on February, 9, 2022. A graduate of San Luis Obispo High School, he was employed by ASAP Movers at the time of his death. His family, including his girlfriend Holly Cimino, have already gathered to honor Willie. A Celebration of Life will be held on March 5, 2022, at the Cass House in Cayucos at 1:00 pm, preceded by a paddle out surf ceremony at the Cayucos Pier at 12:15. Donations in Willie's name can be made to the Surfrider Foundation.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Jones
Finney Pryor
March 19, 2024
I will always remember you and everything you did for me when I was little. I didn´t appreciate you then, but looking back on those day now, I realize that you saved my life. I wish you were still here so I could thank you for everything. Sadly, you were taken before I could see you again. I hope you´re at peace now, and I will never forget you.
Melinda Jones
February 15, 2023
Gone one year.
Always in our hearts and minds.
You are loved
Richard Krumholz
March 20, 2022
Dear Will and Melinda and family, please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your son. I still remember assisting Gordie Carscaden in coaching the Tigers and Willie. Seems like just yesterday, not thirty years ago. Having two children in the same age group as Willie and just imaging the heartache that would come with such an early loss, makes my heart hurt. May God give you the strength you need right now. May you experience some comfort that comes with the good memories. You remain in my thoughts and prayers. Richard
Pam Gillette
March 10, 2022
Dear Will,
My deepest sympathy to you and your wife.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
With love,
Pam
Pam Sweeney
March 6, 2022
My heart breaks for you and your family. Praying for strength and healing for you all.
Mary Kay
March 4, 2022
Our hearts are with you.
Gail Sanderson
February 26, 2022
Will, Melinda and Brady...I was heartbroken to read about Willie. I remember when he was born, and when Brady and my son Ian Root were in daycare. Your family is loved in this community and we all are wrapping our arms around you during this time. Please know we are sending loving thoughts your way.
Debi Foster
February 26, 2022
My dearest Melinda and family, my heart goes out to you all in this sad time. May God comfort you and help heal your grief. My love and prayers.
Debbie Hauser-Gordon
February 26, 2022
My heart aches for this incredible loss of Willie.
Sending hugs, thoughts and strength to his mom and dad , Melinda and Will Jones , and the entire family and community who suffer deeply from this loss of life. I´m so sorry Mel.
Adrienne Dickinson
February 26, 2022
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Jones and Jones Family,
We are so sad to hear the news about your son. We have a daughter born the same year. One can only imagine the deep pit of pain losing a child, seems like the worst kind of pain. We are sad that you are feeling this pain, and we are sharing it with you.
So many hearts are beating with yours at this time, like a drum circle of support, an energy to hold you. The rhythm of life holds us all along the journey, the Big Love heart beating; whatever we call it, it is real.
May you feel this drum circle of hearts beating with yours like a net, like a parachute with hands all around lifting you in rhythm like the kids at camp tossing you up to stay afloat during this time. Circled around, focused on keeping you afloat, these hearts of love and friendship and solidarity.
You are not alone, and most importantly, your son´s Spirit is also with you, alive in your hearts and minds forever, buoyant and free, present with the all the breezes that caress. You will feel that breeze and be amazed.
With love,
Adrienne Dickinson
Marylou Gooden
February 25, 2022
Deepest heartfelt sympathy to the entire Jones family during this very difficult time.
Barret and Travis Burkett and Bernadette Bernardi
February 25, 2022
Willie- we remember you as a dear friend and joyful young man! "You are not a drop in the ocean; you are the entire ocean in a drop." the poet Rumi
Sheila Kircher. (Mrs K/Laguna PE)
February 25, 2022
Willie was my student in Jr High. I know his parents through education. This news has cracked my heart. He was a fine young man.
RIP Willie
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