Courtland J. Jones, born April 17, 1918, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side. He grew up in Lynchburg, Virginia and graduated from Lynchburg College. After college he enrolled in George Washington University Law School while working at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. At the start of World War II he was appointed as a Special Agent by J. Edgar Hoover. He served the FBI in South Dakota where he met his wife, Janice Brookman, who was also working for the FBI. He retired after 34 years (1940-1974) as the Security Coordinating Supervisor of the Washington Field Office. He was respected throughout the FBI and worked during the time of high profile espionage, anti-war demonstrations, and civil rights cases. He served the FBI in South Dakota, Oklahoma, Ohio, and Washington, DC. He was the first of eleven in his family to work for the FBI. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Janice, and wife Margaret, and survived by his three children, Brenda Vieregg (Arthur); Courtland C. Jones (Nancy); Barbara Gross (David); six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. He had a love of the Outer Banks, and exercising from age 86 to 98 with his personal trainer.
Services will be held at 1:30pm on Wednesday, April 5 at Little Falls Presbyterian Church, 6025 Little Falls Rd. Arlington, VA. Interment will be at 12:00 noon, Thursday, April 6 at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Hwy., Falls Church. Those attending will meet at Murphy's Funeral Home, 1102 West Broad Street, Falls Church at 11:30am to proceed to the cemetery.
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April 5, 2017
Louise Davis and Lyndelle H. Hume
Thinking of Court and all of his family today and wishing that we could be there with you. Our daughter, Jeff, will represent us. God Bless you all.
Louise and Lindy Hume
April 5, 2017
Vickie and Joe Luchini
To our dear friends, the family of Court Jones--You won the lottery when you got Court Jones for a father, grandfather and great-grandfather. We know his life will live on in your happy memories of him, and in stories told and retold.
April 4, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to your family. We will always remember Court dancing with Heather and the wonderful stories she has shared with us about him over the years. He was truly an inspiration.
-Barbara, Jay and Lily Frankenfield
April 4, 2017
BELL HERNDON
A GREAT AND LOYAL LEADER IN OUR SOCIETY HE WAS ALWAYS HELPFUL TO US WHO FOLLOWED HIM AS CHAIRMEN OF OUR CHAPTER FOR MANY YEARS.
April 4, 2017
Mark Raabe
With gratitude for Court's inspiring life and for being a terrific supervisor during almost all of my 8-year Bureau career.
April 4, 2017
What could possibly be said to memorialize such an outstanding man! Our family will miss him, but never forget him. God Bless you Courtland.
April 3, 2017
Cortland (better known to our family as "Hi Daddy") had a remarkable life and a remarkable family. He will be missed. John and Anne Armstrong
April 2, 2017
what a loss to all who knew him ---- would see Court and Midge working in their lakevale yard on our daily walks ---- he would stop us to chat --- he was the most friendly and upbeat man --- he was a true "southern gentleman" in every way --- so enjoyed his sense of humor --- he loved his children's gift of an oak marr personal trainer and would share funny stories of his workouts --- was so sorry to see him leave lakevale, but think of him often when we pass his house ---- he must have been a great dad!! ---- our sincere sympathy to his children, moira and ray nemmers
March 31, 2017
Jean Gray
I am saddened by the loss of my friend and mentor, Court. He taught me how to be an thorough investigator and to act like a professional. He saved my bacon a time or two. I am sure I gave him fits. His wise counsel was always available and came with peel-a-shrimp squad parties in his driveway. He influenced my life more than anyone besides my parents. A wonderful man, may he rest in peace.
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