Walter B. Jones Jr.

September 28, 1954 - December 5, 2023 (69 years old)

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Walter B. Jones Jr.

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September 28, 1954 - December 5, 2023 (69 years old)

Cleveland, Ohio

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“Walter, you will be missed by so many. You lit up a room with your presence, knowledge and humor. Th...”

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Walter B. Jones Jr. Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2023-12-15T21:30:00
End: 2023-12-16T01:00:00
Location: Calhoun Funeral Home

We are sad to announce that on December 5, 2023, at the age of 69, Walter B. Jones Jr. (Cleveland, Ohio), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

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December 15, 2023

Michelle Weimer lit a candle

“Walter, you will be missed by so many. You lit up a room with your presence, knowledge and humor. Thank you for the mentorship and support over the years at MH. Anyone who knew you was lucky to have you in their lives. My deepest condolences to the entire Jones family.”

December 13, 2023

With Deepest Sympathies, AIA Cleveland sent flowers

“We are so sorry for your loss, and wish you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Walter was a wonderful colleague and friend to our architectural community, and he will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”

December 12, 2023

Michael Russell lit a candle

“Walter was a great person with a positive spirit. I was always appreciative of his support for HJ Russell&Company during our pursuit of the opportunity to be a part of the team that built the iconic Parkland Hospital. His support was invaluable. Rest in peace Walter and thanks for your contribution to the design and construction industry. Your spirit will be missed.”

December 11, 2023

Mark Bultman and Friends from HGA lit a candle

December 11, 2023

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December 11, 2023

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December 11, 2023

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December 11, 2023

Bostwick Design Partnership sent flowers

“In loving memory of Walter B. Jones Jr., Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

December 10, 2023

Paula Turicchi sent flowers

“I had the privilege of working with Walter at Parkland as we planned & constructed facilities for women & infants. He was a remarkable man. I am sorry to hear of his passing. With deepest sympathies,”

December 9, 2023

Mimi Johnson lit a candle

December 9, 2023

Mimi Johnson sent flowers

“In loving memory of Walter B. Jones Jr., Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please remember the wonderful times you shared with him. I will always remember his smile.”

December 8, 2023

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December 8, 2023

Ronald Coulter sent flowers

“In loving memory of Walter B. Jones, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.”

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December 13, 2023

Miklos Peller wrote a sympathy message

“My condolences to the Jones family. I have known Walter shorty after he moved to Cleveland and worked with him at Metrohealth. He was always so kind. Miklos Peller”

December 11, 2023

W. Daniel Bickerstaff, II, AIA, NOMA wrote a sympathy message

“To the Jones Family, we at Ubiquitous Design, LTD extend our deepest condolences. I am heartened that I had the opportunity to share in Walter's elevation the FAIA earlier this year in San Francisco. May he rest in Peace.”

December 11, 2023

DAVID HUGHES, FAIA wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Walter B. Jones Jr., Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Walter was a very special figure in the Northeast Ohio community of Architects, the Cleveland Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and most recently and notably, a Member of the AIA College of Fellows (the 3rd African American Architect from the Cleveland AIA Chapter (4th from the State of Ohio). He will be greatly missed.”

December 11, 2023

Judy Smith wrote a sympathy message

“I am praying for your family and hope you find comfort and peace during this very difficult time. Walter was an amazing person. He was my friend and colleague for 30+ years. We supported each others' careers., starting in Atlanta and on to working together in TX and OH, too. I join so many who are celebrating his life and legacy.”

December 11, 2023

Marcia Musico wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Walter B. Jones Jr., Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Jan and sons, your husband and father was an amazing individual. He made the impossible possible with his work determination and stamina. I enjoyed every minute I spent working with Walter and even more when Jan was there. There's no words to describe Walter the business man unless you knew him. I will miss him for years to come. Marcia Musico”

December 10, 2023

Kent C Weimer wrote a sympathy message

“Walter was the genius behind new Parkland Hospital. It was a joy to know him, to work with him and to be his friend.”

December 10, 2023

Carl Hice wrote a sympathy message

“A loss for the world. Walter was a great and strong man.”

December 10, 2023

Marnese Barksdale Elder wrote a sympathy message

“Walter was an incredible leader and consummate professional. His vision and leadership led to much success at Parkland and he left an indelible mark at the hospital system. Sending prayers to the family.”

December 9, 2023

Thomas Wilkins wrote a sympathy message

“Walter was a true visionary and a joy to work with. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know him while working together at Parkland Hospital. He will be missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you work through this time of sadness.”

December 9, 2023

John Haupert wrote a sympathy message

“I so enjoyed working with Walter at Parkland Health and Hospital System and am so saddened with the news of him passing. My love to his wife, children and family. Bless all of you with God's love.”

December 8, 2023

Denise Roznovsky wrote a sympathy message

“Dearest Jan and the entire Jones Family, Our hearts go out to all of you with the passing of Walter. You both have touched so many of us here in Cleveland. It has been an absolute pleasure, beyond words, to have worked with Walter and his team to produce the beautiful MH Glick Center! Thank you for supporting Walter in every way! Love to all of you! Denise”

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Calhoun Funeral Home
17010 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44110

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Dec 16

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Cathedral Church of God in Christ
2940 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Cleveland, OH 44104

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