Jones, Edward "Joe", Sr.

  • Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Edward Jones
Edward Jones

Edward “Joe” Jones, Sr., 76, passed away on May 9, 2020. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Sr. and Leola Jones; brothers, Abraham Oliver, Jr., Sam Ali.

He leaves to cherish memories his devoted wife of 42 years, Lillian Jones; children, Bonita (Geoffrey) Cleveland, Twinsburg, Ohio, Harriett (Donell) Whiteside, Edward Jones, Jr., Eric (Tracey) Jones, Jason (Sherrail) Jones, Dexter (Valerie) Ratliff, Sharon Clay; sisters, Martha Richards, Vero Beach, FL, Alma Randolph, Las Vegas, NV; brothers, Vasco Jones, Chattanooga, TN; 16 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; a host of relatives and friends.

Public viewing will be on Thursday, May 14, from 3–5 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held privately. Interment will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens-East.

Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

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