TO THE CHAPTER INVISIBLE
daughter, Denora Holley; son, William (Tunisia) Holley; grandson, Alonzo (Katie) Holley; granddaughter, Marisha Holley; and two great-grandsons.
8,000 babies. He was the first African- American to practice his specialty in Richmond. His humility, compassion and work ethic held him as a role model for many, especially his children. He was beloved by his patients, his colleagues and those who worked with him at Rich- mond Memorial, St. Mary’s and Henrico Doctors hospitals. Throughout his life he remained grateful for the many people in this community who helped to make practicing medicine such a joy. In addition to his medical career, Dr. Jones remained an active and dedicated member of Saint Philip’s Episcopal Church for 49 years, serving at various periods as Vestryman, Junior Warden, Senior Warden and Trustee. The church members were like extended family to him. He was also actively engaged for a num- ber of years in the work of Virginia State University Athletic Club. Dr. Jones was extremely proud of his lifetime member- ship in Kappa Alpha Psi ® . He served his country with pride as a Second Lieuten- ant in the United States Army. Other memberships and affiliations include recognition on The Wall of Fame of Virginia State University, membership in the National Medical Association and the Medical Society of Virginia. Dr. Neriah E. Roberts, Jr. 1932–2016 Educator Led Transition From African American Schools to Integrated Era
authored and self-published a book about Lakeland, Florida history entitled, “The Evolution of African Americans, Lakeland, Florida (1883-2014). Dr. . Roberts Jr. was the second of two sons born to Neriah and Lilly Roberts in Lakeland, Florida July 11, 1932. A native of Lakeland, Florida Roberts at- tended segregated Rochelle High School where he became class president and a football standout graduating in 1950. He attended South Carolina State College on a football scholarship. Following college he served as a cryptographer in the U.S. Army returning afterwards to become a history teacher and football coach at his high school alma mater. Earning three more college degrees, including a doctorate in education, he became Assistant Principal and ulti- mately climbed the career ladder to become Principal then Polk County Deputy School Superintendent retiring in 1996. Aside from education and helping others Roberts greatest passion was his church. He was a longtime member of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as deacon and Sunday School teacher. Roberts was initatied into the Alpha Lambda of Kappa Alpha Psi ® in 1954 at South Carolina State College. He also became a Life Member of the fraternity. On March 3, 2016 Neriah transitioned into Chapter Invisible. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Yvonne E. Roberts; son, Ronald Neriah Roberts, Two grandchildren, Kristen Yvonne Roberts and Omar Neriah Rob- erts, other relatives and friends.
Dr. William C. Jones 1933–2017
Physician & Community Leader
Dr. William Collins Jones (Alpha Phi 1951) of Rich- mond, was born on October 22, 1933, to the late Mary C.
Jones and the late Clarence A. Jones. He peacefully departed this life on July 5, 2017, after a long and brave battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Collins Jones; parents; sister, Lucy Pearl Jones; broth- ers, Clarence Augustus Jones, Jr., Miles Maxfield Jones and Robert Logan. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Evora Williams Jones; five children, Lisa Maria Jones Dixon (William), Mark McClel- lan Jones (Ethnie), Lori Jones Mason (Dwayne), David William Jones (Mi- chael Fellin) and Lydia Jones Johnson (Kenneth); grandchildren, Sherman Zobish Logan, III (Dinasy), Jennifer Michelle Logan, Kyle Peter Kelly, Elliott William Jones, Taylor Catherine Jones, Aryn Emani Mason, Elysia Wesley Mason, Gavin Michael Johnson, Collin Alston Johnson and Kenneth Johnson, Jr.; great grandson, Michael Zobish Logan; one brother, Dr. Percy Elwood Jones (Nora); brother-in-law, Timothy Milton Williams (Lora); life-long friend, Lt. Col. Jona McKee (Iris); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Dr. Jones was a lifelong resident of Rich- mond, Virginia. He attended the public schools of Richmond and continued his education at Virginia State University, Howard University, Meharry Medi- cal College and Duke University. As a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology, he practiced medicine in Richmond for over 40 years, delivering more than
Dr. Neriah E. Roberts Jr. was well- known for being an instrumental leader during the desegre- gation of Florida’s Polk County’s schools. Known for
being a stern but caring authority
figure, Roberts is credited with repre- senting a very strong role model for the black male in that county. Prior to his transition to Chapter Invisible Roberts
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