Mr. Johnny Edward Jones Sr.
Posted By Chapel Of Peace Team On April 26, 2021 @ 12:02 pm In Obituaries,Columbus Obituaries | 20 Comments
Mr. Johnny Jones, 72, passed away on April 22, 2021. Johnny was born on May 17, 1948 in Logan, WV to Henry Jones and Mamie Jones.
Johnny attended Logan, WV Public School System. He was a graduate of Fayette High School. In 1968 he and his family moved to Columbus, Ohio. After moving to Columbus, he gained employment with Columbus Parks and Recreation. He also umpired for them.
Johnny was a long- time member of Oakley Full Gospel Baptist Church where he was baptized and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior. He was a trustee, supervisor of building maintenance, and a dedicated member of The Corinthians Church Group.
He is preceded in death by Henry Jones (Father), Mamie Jones (Mother), Siblings, Robert, Irene (Layne), Linda, Henrietta (Acklin), May, and Albert Jones.
Johnny is survived by wife Evelyn Jones; son Johnny Jones Jr.; daughter Tammy Jones-Francisco. Siblings Guy, Alberta (Matthews), Leroy, Essic, Charles, Brenda, Ann and Mark Jones. Eight grandchildren and Six great grandchildren and a host of relatives, family and friends.
Johnny will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing and loving him.
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Public Visitation 9:00 AM and Private Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Oakley Full Gospel Baptist Church, 3415 El Paso Dr. Mask and Social Distancing are required. Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.
Condolences for the family of “Mr. Johnny Edward Jones Sr.”
Johhny was a good friend and mentor in the world of softballto me. We umpired together, traveled together for umpiring and most of all we laughed together. You will be missed my friend.
I Would Like To Send My Condolences To The Jones Family Johnny Was A Special Dude I Remember When He Worked @ Berliner Back N The Day & Me & A Friend Were Preparing To Go To A Pro Tryout In Kansas and He Allowed Us To Come Into The Gym & Workout During His Lunch Breaks,He Was A Goodman Who Went Out Of His Way For Others RIH My Brother
My Prayers go out to the Jones Family for the loss of our Love One Johnny Jones Sr. You were Love by so many and will be missed very much let us continue to be strong in the Lord and know he will get us through this . R.I.P. Johnny gone to soon
I wish the Jones family peace.
Always have been a great guy, and a wonderful friend. Blessings to the Entire Jones family. Heaven has to be a awesome place. , I’ve heard “ Earth has no sorrow heaven cannot cure” Rest In Peace.
Sending my deepest condolences. Praying for the family. May God Bless you All.
My condolences to you Johnnie Jones and the rest of the Jones family. What a good and wonderful man God has taken to his rewards. I will continue to lift the family up in prayer.
He touched my life in so many ways. Thank you for letting him be apart of my life.
John Poole
Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts, our deepest sympathy to all the family.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your father, Johnny Jones Jr., and family. Hope you guys are doing okay. Prayers to the family.
Johnny was an extraordinary man. He was always very kind and considerate. He will be sorely missed by countless others. May God give you the strength to weather this storm. God will never leave you or forsake you.
Johnny was such a delight to talk with. He always had a smile on his face. We spent many hours at the softball games joking about what I brought him for dinner. (nothing). Then later seeing him at the casino. Hugs and prayers for his entire family. He will be missed
Johnny was a awesome road model my whole life my prayers go up for the family You truly will be missed
Sending comforting prayers and our deepest sympathy to the family as we remember Johnny.
Love,
Larry and Esther Cresswell
Our deepest condolences to the Jones Family. May God Comfort you in this your time of bereavement.
You have our prayers and sympathy at this time of loss.
Monica,
My deepest sympathy is extended to you in the passing of your dear uncle. I know how special he was to you. Rest in knowing that his labor was not in vain in The Lord. I will continue to pray for brighter days ahead for you and your family.
Love you dearly.
I had the great pleasure of knowing Mr Jones. He was an outstanding man. He will absolutely be missed by family and friends.
We send our condolences and prayers of grace, comfort, and strength to the Jones family.
Mrs. Jones,
My condolences to you and your family. You would not know me by name, but I always sat 2 or 3 rows behind your husband Sundays at church, and you would recognize me by face. He was one of the nicest people I had the pleasure of meeting. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
God Bless,
Frances Sroufe
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Praying for the Family
My sincere condolences