Civil Rights Pioneer Jerrauld Jones Dies at 70, Remembered for Breaking Barriers

Jerrauld Jones, civil rights pioneer dies at 70

NORFOLK, Va. Jerrauld C. Jones, a longtime judge and state delegate, has died at 70.Jones became one of the first African-American students to integrate Ingleside Elementary School in 1961 and later the Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg in 1967. He graduated in 1976 from Princeton University and in 1980 with his Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee University School of Law.He became the first African American law clerk to the Supreme Court …

Jerrauld C. Jones, civil rights pioneer and state delegate, dies at 70

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) -- Jerrauld C. Jones, a longtime judge and state delegate, has died at 70. In a statement issued by the Jones family, they announced he died on Saturday, May 31. “It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jerrauld C. Jones,” the letter said. “His legacy of service, integrity, and dedication to justice will continue to inspire all who knew him.” Jones became one of the first African American students to integrate …

Longtime Norfolk judge and state delegate Jerrauld Jones dies at 70

NORFOLK — Jerrauld C. Jones, a longtime judge and state delegate who began making a name for himself when he was among the first Black students to integrate one of Norfolk’s elementary schools, died Saturday. He was 70. Jones’ son, Jay — also a former state delegate and a current Virginia Attorney General candidate — made the announcement on Facebook late Saturday. “It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jerrauld C. Jones,” the p…

Jerrauld Jones, pioneering legislator and judge from Norfolk, dies

Jerrauld Jones of Norfolk, a judge, former state legislator and state department head who set multiple civil rights milestones during his career, died Saturday at age 70, according to a statement from his family.His son, Jay Jones, also a former Norfolk state legislator, is currently seeking the Democratic nomination for attorney general.The Jones family has a long history of pioneering civil rights work as lawyers. Hilary Jones Jr. became the f…

Jerrauld Jones, Norfolk judge and former state delegate, dies at 70

Jerrauld Jones represented Norfolk in the House of Delegates from 1988 to 2002. He led the state's juvenile justice system and served as a judge in Norfolk's juvenile and circuit courts.

Civil rights pioneer Jerrauld Jones dies at 70, remembered for breaking barriers

Jerrauld C. Jones, a trailblazing civil rights lawyer and judge from Norfolk, dies at 70.