Valmont Jones, Jr., 81, of St. Louis, went to his heavenly home Tuesday, October 28, 2008. Mr. Jones had the distinction of being one of the first African-American zoo keepers hired at the St. Louis Zoo from 1959 to 1987. He was a member of the Police Reserves from 1967 until 1993 and will also be remembered as a driver with the Marcella Cab Company from 1954 to 1966.
Surviving are: his son, Gary A. Jones of Los Angeles, CA; two sisters, Margaret Holloway and Charlotte Carnes; one brother, Garland Williams; three grandchildren; a host of other relatives family and friends.
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Officer Funeral Home-Ellis Chapel, 1905 Union Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri from 4 until 8 p.m. Graveside Service and Burial with military honors, Friday, November 7 at 11 a.m. in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.