Post by: Fiero GTB on October 22, 2014, 07:44:53 am
Fellow GFC Directors.... we should do something on behalf of the GFC...
FGTB
Roy Raymond JONES
JONES, Roy Raymond Roy Raymond Jones, age 55, of Atlanta, died Friday, October 17, 2014. Roy was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Rosie Johnson and Howard Jones. He served in the U.S. Army and was the owner of the Galaxy Diner on Henderson Mill Rd. in Chamblee. He was a pillar of the community and friend to everyone he crossed paths with. Roy loved the Galaxy and the friends who allowed him to serve a good meal, a few laughs, and a magic trick for the kids. He showed the world that the American Dream is attainable. He will be missed by all. He is survived by his wife Myong Cha Jones, daughters and sons-in-law, Maria and Fabiel Dominguez, Christina and Chin Kun Lee, grandchildren, Luis, Warren and Penelope, brothers, Ernest, David, and Kenneth. In addition to his parents Roy was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles and Ronnie. The family will receive friends from 4:30 until 7:00 PM at Atlanta Unity Church, 3597 Parkway Ln in Norcross, on Monday, October 20, 2014. Rev. John Strickland will officiate. The funeral service will begin at 7:00 PM. To honor our veterans, in lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in his name to Fisher House Foundation. Please sign online guestbook at www.fischerfuneralcare.com (http://www.fischerfuneralcare.com)
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Oct. 19, 2014
Post by: Fiero GTB on October 22, 2014, 08:11:46 am
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=7585#.VEedxvldXmc (http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=7585#.VEedxvldXmc)
http://www.fisherhouse.org/ (http://www.fisherhouse.org/)
FGTB
Post by: Fierofool on October 22, 2014, 09:29:41 am
Directors, let's plan to discuss this at our called meeting at the November meeting.
Post by: Fierofool on October 23, 2014, 02:36:21 pm
Post by: Roger on October 23, 2014, 08:06:02 pm
Might I suggest that all members of GA Fiero's wear a black armband to the next meeting?
Post by: Fiero GTB on October 24, 2014, 01:02:36 pm
Thank you Linda for sending the card.
Might I suggest that all members of GA Fiero's wear a black armband to the next meeting?
Or maybe black shirts or jackets?
Post by: GrannyLinda on October 24, 2014, 05:18:29 pm
Post by: Roger on October 24, 2014, 05:52:19 pm
Post by: Fierofool on October 24, 2014, 08:42:43 pm
If you cut a strip for me I'll donate $5 to the club.
Me, too.
Post by: GrannyLinda on October 24, 2014, 10:52:22 pm
I'll Cut A Dozen Or So Just In Case Any One Else Wants One.
Post by: Fierofool on October 28, 2014, 07:11:17 pm
“Everyone wanted to be his friend”: Roy Jones, 55
Roy Raymond Jones
By Elizabeth Montgomery
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Roy Jones showed the world the American dream was attainable. He served his country in the U.S. Army and served his community as owner of Galaxy Diner in Chamblee.
“He always wanted to make everyone happy,” said daughter Christina Lee.
His personality attracted anyone who stepped foot inside the diner.“Eighty percent of people who came in came to see Dad,” said Lee.
He served good meals and laughs with customers, and performed self-taught magic tricks to entertain children. A hallway in the diner began to fill with pictures children drew for him.
“Everyone wanted to be his friend,” Lee said.
Jones, born in Canton, Ohio, had no prior restaurant experience. He was a go-getter and a self motivator who previously owned a pager warehouse and a beauty supply store. Owning a restaurant, “was something he always wanted to do,” said friend Joseph Hatchel.
“It was the perfect fit for him,” Lee added.
Roy Raymond Jones, of Atlanta died Oct. 17 of cancer. He was 55. A funeral service was held Monday at Atlanta Unity Church, 3597 Parkway Lane in Norcross. Fischer Funeral Care was in charge of arrangements.
Fellow businessman and frequent customer Dennis Williams said, “Roy’s in Atlanta was my favorite place for breakfast and the best chilly hot dog in Atlanta.”
“I enjoyed our conversations and exchange of business tips, world events, magic tricks, and just plain friendly conversation every Saturday and Sunday morning.”
Friends and customers deemed Galaxy Diner as the “Cheers” of the neighborhood.
It felt more like you were coming to Roy’s home than a restaurant, Williams said. “Many of the customers over the years became friends through Roy.”
When he wasn’t at the restaurant greeting customers, taking food orders or showing diners to their table. Jones also loved to play pool.
On the rare occasion he would take a vacation, he still got up early.
“He would sit on the deck with his cup and soak up everything,” Lee said.
“He had a strong will and determination to be different.”
And he left a legacy for his family: “He showed us that if you put your mind to it you can achieve it,” Lee said. “Nothing is out of reach.”
In addition to his daughter, Jones is survived by wife Myong Cha Jones, daughter Maria Dominguez and three grandchildren; all of Atlanta.
Post by: Tinkerbell on October 31, 2014, 05:15:18 pm
Post by: GrannyLinda on November 06, 2014, 10:37:03 am
I Have A Whole Bolt Of Black Material If Any Body Would Like A Piece To Tie Around Their Arm.
Does Anyone Besides Roger And Charlie Want A Black Arm Band ?