Vincent R. Jones, Sr, "Benny", 62, of Herndon, Virginia, formerly of Charlottesville, Virginia departed this life on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Reston Hospital Center, Reston VA. He was born in Charlottesville, on February 26, 1960, to Eileen O. and Joseph Theodore Jones Sr.  He was preceded in death by his wife Katina ("Tina") Johnson Jones and brother Joseph ("Ted") Jones Jr.

He graduated from Charlottesville High School where he lettered in both football and baseball. He completed his formal education at Potomac College receiving a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management in 2009.  Benny worked at number of IT positions at AT&T Global Services, Verizon, Sprint and Nokia.  At his last position at AT&T, he was an IT specialist with extensive experience, and technical knowledge in supporting telecommunications network systems, local and wide area network (WAN) equipment, and related functionality with expertise providing third-level support in post-sales situations to national and international customers.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by sons Vincent Jr. of Charlottesville, Virginia, and Isiah (Jasmin) of Herndon, Virginia. A grandson Isiah Jr., granddaughters Tamira and Zaria, niece Marquita Jones of Charlottesville, Virginia, nephew Mitchell Corbin of Washington, DC, a God daughter, Lalexis Jones-Bilbro and a beloved mother-in-law Elsie B. Johnson along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Benny loved his family and treasured memories of vacations in Myrtle Beach. He had many hobbies; however, golfing was his favorite. He also enjoyed coaching little league football, cycling, jazz music, fishing and boating trips with family and friends. He also was a Dallas Cowboys fan and never missed an opportunity to cheer for them.

Benny first accepted Christ at Trinity Episcopal Church in Charlottesville, Virginia. After relocating to Herndon, Virginia he joined Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church where he served a trustee and several ministries.