Alfonzo, “Fonzo,” “Al,” or “Junior,” as he was affectionately called by his family and friends, was blessed with God-fearing parents that taught him the truths of God and His Word. They nurtured him spiritually and instilled in him godly principles.
As a result, they were a great influence on his life. Through their loving and God-fearing examples, Alfonzo accepted the Lord as his personal Savior at an early age. In 1953, the family relocated to Tracy, CA where he attended El Portal Elementary School, Tracy Junior High School, and graduated from Tracy High School where he enjoyed running track.
Alfonzo often reminisced on the times when he was a young lad that he watched his father build their home in Tracy, California. His father’s hard work ethic was instilled in him and it left a lasting impression that he carried throughout his life.
He joined the U.S. Army where he faithfully served his country for 32 years. He retired as a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran with high honors. He was also a Life Member of Vietnam Veterans of America.
On May 23, 1986, Alfonzo met and married Sondra Mackey, and with this union, he gained a a beautiful, blended family that he welcomed with open arms: Javier, Eric, and Astarr.
Alfonzo was self-motivated-working hard to reach his goals whenever possible. While serving in the U.S. Army Reserves, he worked for Union Pacific Railroad for many years, a job he enjoyed very much.
Despite life challenges, he never forgot his roots and his Christian upbringing. His unwavering faith in God led him to re-dedicate his life to Christ. He became a member of White Rose COGIC under the pastorage of the late W.D. Peterson and he later fellowshipped with the Greater White Rose COGIC, under the leadership of Bishop Nathaniel Bullock.
Alfonzo was studious. He attended San Joaquin Delta Community College where he graduated with an Associates of Arts Degree in Psychology.
While attending college, he was employed in Civil Service, Behavioral Health Services, and Substance Abuse Services. Through Alfonzo’s hard work and dedication, he was the first African-American in San Joaquin County promoted to the position of Deputy Director of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services. His career spanned 25 years where he served diligently until retiring.
Alfonzo loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling with his beautiful wife and enjoying delicious foods.
People were drawn to Alfonzo because of his kind nature. He loved to laugh and to make others laugh. He lived in the moment and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. We will remember his infectious laugh, corny dad jokes, and his love for the Oakland Raiders. Alfonzo was a loving husband, son, brother, father, uncle, cousin, and friend.
He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Elder Fonzo P. Jones and Mother Jessie L. Jones, and his granddaughter, Annalise Jones.
Alfonzo leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife of 35 years, Sondra Lee Jones. A beautiful blended family: his daughters, Maylene Bezan; Erica Jones and Astarr Mangskau; sons, Alfonzo (Susan) Jones III; Lee Aundray Jones; Lamont Jones; Javier Mackey (Andrea); and Eric (Edna) Mackey; 15 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Betty Jones-Miller; Yvonne Chulu; and Rosemary (Noah) Saffold; Also, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Finis Jones and his Cousin Robert Johnson, who was like a brother to him. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and a Church family that salutes another soldier who has gone home. Earth knows no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
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