Honoring a Legacy of Service and Impact

Throughout his life, Henry LaValle Jones has been recognized for his unwavering commitment to education, community, and stewardship. His work as a teacher, mentor, park interpreter, and community leader has earned him numerous awards and honors over the decades. Publishing his first book at 79 , marked a new chapter—one that reflects a lifetime of wisdom and a belief that learning and creativity continue at every age.

Each recognition listed below is a reflection of a life lived in service to others—with integrity, humility, and heart.

  • 43 years Gary Public School

  • Founder’s Award - Alpha Chapter Omega Psi Phi

  • Dedication and Stewardship - First AME Church - Gary, Indiana

  • Special Achievement - National Park Service

    • Deep River Outdoor Education

  • Marcher Award - Gary Frontier’s Service Club

Scroll down to view a selection of awards and achievements that celebrate his extraordinary contributions.

A metal plaque with an appreciation award for Henry L. Jones, recognizing dedication, enthusiasm, cooperation, and hard work, presented by Beckman P.T.S.A. during 1987-88.
Certificate from the Indiana House of Representatives recognizing Henry Jones for 43 years of service to Gary Community School Corporation, dated 2004, with seal and decorative border.
A plaque awarded to Henry Jones for 43 years of service to the Gary Community School Corporation, dated May 27, 2004, with signatures of the interim superintendent and the president of the board of school trustees.
A commemorative plaque awarded to Henry Jones for displaying goodwill, concern, and brotherhood, presented by the Omega Psi Phi - Alpha Chi chapter in 1990, with a decorative metallic leaf ornament in the top left corner.
A black and gold award plaque for 'Omega Man of the Year' given to Brother Henry Jones by the Alpha Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi on November 14, 2015.
A black and gold plaque titled 'The Founder's Award' presented to Brother Henry Jones for dedicated service to Alpha Chi of Omega Psi Phi for leadership and brotherhood during the year, dated November 9, 2013.
A wooden plaque with a gold and black nameplate presented by a fraternity, awarded to Brother Henry Jones for dedicated service to Alpha Chi chapter of Omega Psi Phi during the year 2006, with decorative borders and symbols.
Recognition Award plaque with a maroon background and white cursive text, honoring Henry L. Jones for nine years of service at Deep River Outdoor Education Center, dated June 4, 2004.
A plaque from the United States Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded to Henry L. Jones for special achievement on November 17, 1993.
Certificate for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Marcher Award presented to Henry L. Jones by The Gary Frontiers Service Club, Inc. on January 13, 2018, recognizing his efforts in social justice and racial equality.
A framed award plaque from the African Methodist Episcopal Church presented to Henry Jones on March 20, 2022, by Dr. Virgil Woods and Pastor Claude Powers.