The star was best known for playing William Hill on the hit NBC family drama.
“He was sweeter and deeper and greater even than any role he ever played.
I’m so grateful to have been a part of his life.”
Ron Cephas Jones.Maarten de Boer/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
“You’ve been there for a very difficult part of my life.
I’m a walking miracle.”
Jones' other TV credits included his role as Bobby Fish in the Marvel seriesLuke Cage, Romero onMr.
He also starred in several films, includingAcross the UniverseandDolemite Is My Name.
Jones is survived by his daughter, Jasmine Cephas Jones.
