Community, Shiloh Church Pay Tribute To Rev. Keith I. Jones

NORFOLK

On Palm Sunday, March 24, members of the Hampton Roads Community and members of the Shiloh Baptist Church where he has served for 15 years paid tribute to Pastor Keith Jones during the morning worship service. Pastor Jones will retire from the Shiloh pulpit on Easter Sunday, March 31.

Sen. Angelia Williams-Graves presented and read a proclamation  from the General Assembly saluting Rev. Jones for his community service and involvement.

Del. Cliff Hayes presented the Pastor with a Commonwealth flag that has flown over the State Capitol.

Other statements and acknowledgements from the community were made by Norfolk Mayor Dr,. Kenneth Alexander, NSU President Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston, and Former State Senator Lionell Spruill.

Trustee Davenport made the official acknowledgement from The Shiloh Church Family.

Chloe Jones, representing the Shiloh Legacy Foundation made a surprise announcement to the Pastor who envisioned the foundation several years ago that his vision had been executed through the Hampton Roads Community Foundation and had an endowment of $25,000, thanks to an early deposit of funds from him and other members of the Legacy Board.