Speaker Don Scott Statement on the Passing of The Honorable Jerrauld C. Jones
Speaker Don Scott Statement on the Passing of The Honorable Jerrauld C. Jones
Richmond, VA – Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Don Scott released the following statement on the passing of The Honorable Jerrauld C. Jones:
“Jerrauld Jones was more than a judge or a legislator — he was a giant. A presence. A mentor. A friend. For so many of us, he was a guiding light. He spent his life breaking down barriers — integrating Virginia Episcopal School, becoming the first Black law clerk to the Virginia Supreme Court, serving in the House of Delegates, and later as a respected judge.
“But Jerrauld’s legacy wasn’t about titles — it was about how he treated people. At Grace Episcopal Church, he welcomed me and my family, and had a steady, genuine way of making others feel like they belonged.
“To his wife, Judge Lyn Simmons, and to Jay — I feel your loss deeply. My heart is with you, and I hope you find comfort in knowing how many lives Jerrauld touched and how much he meant to all of us.”