Quincy Jones' Obituary
Quincy Luther Jones, affectionately known as “Q”, was born on March 28, 1972 at St. Luke’s hospital in San Francisco. He was unique early in life when he chose not to walk until he was 13 months old but chose instead to try to talk. He was known for sitting in the middle of the floor saying “Doing”? He was trying to ask, “How are you doing?” He was a good student and attended Oakland and Hayward schools. He played CYO basketball and little league baseball which sparked his love for sports. He was a lifelong learner and had a passion for music. He was a Warriors season ticket holder and avid fan. As an adult he attended Chabot College of Hayward, DeVry University, and received multiple telecommunications certifications.He attended Pleasant Grove Baptist and later united with Cornerstone Baptist Church, both located in Oakland. He was baptized at Cornerstone on August 8, 1985On July 11, 1992 his life was forever changed when he and the late Monica Shaw welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Brianna Mone Jones. Nine years later he welcomed his son, Quincy William Joseph with former wife Nicole Jones. The last ten years he was committed to Tahirah Anderson and her late daughter J’loni Anderson.Quincy was the life of the party at work and family functions. He brought joy to so many and his sense of humor and quick wit will never be forgotten in the hearts and minds of all who knew him.He was employed by AT&T for 27 years and formed many lifelong relationships during his tenure and will be sorely missed.Quincy leaves to cherish his memories his proud parents Luther and Cynthia Jones. Immediate family members: Grandmother Bessie Williams. Brothers Kevin and Corey (Chalada). Daughter Brianna Mone and son Quincy. Aunts Bernice (Frank) Crump and Dineen Williams. Nephews Kevin and Emmanuel. Nieces Stephanie (Lorenzo) and Chantel Muhammad. Great niece Loren Marie Cooper. His most cherished Cousin David (Amy) Crump, Duray Carr and most recently James Willis. His love, Tahirah Anderson, who was devoted to him over the years and took exceptionally good care of him in the last month of his life. Many aunts, uncles, and cousins, that are too numerous to list, his entire AT&T family, extended family and friends.“LOOK NOT BACK IN BITTERNESS OR FORWARD IN FEAR BUT STAND IN THE WONDER OF THE MOMENT”
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