Mr. Jesse L. Jones

July 16, 1934 - October 29, 2018

****NOTE: FUNERAL SERVICE TIMES & LOCATION LISTED BELOW**** Mr. Jesse L. Jones, lovingly known as "Rabbit", transitioned peacefully on October 29, 2018 at Vitas Inpatient Hospice Unit in Stockbridge, GA surrounded by his loved ones. Jesse was born July 16, 1934 in Lafayette, Alabama to Carrie Ethel Jones and grew up in Tate, GA with Willie and Virginia "Nannie" Jones. He served in the Army and upon his return, married his life-long love and sweetheart, Alberta "Tip" Pitts on February 12, 1956 and to this union had six children: Bobbi (Willie) Smith of Rockford, MI; Clifford (Jimmata) Jones of Hampton, GA; Gerald Jones of Jonesboro, GA; Angela (Walt) Payne of Springfield, MI; Anissa R. Jones of Harker Heights, TX and Derrick L. Jones of Morrow, GA. Jesse moved his family to Kalamazoo, MI in 1961 where he worked and raised his family. He was married to Alberta for 45 years until her passing. He later married Sally Mae Verdun, moved to Ypsilanti, MI and she brought to this union four children: John (Pam) Reed, Rhonda (Kurt) Bell-Johnson; Robin Carter and Andrea Akre. He was married to Sally for 11 years until her death, then he moved to Jonesboro, GA where he resided until he passed at Jonesboro Nursing Home. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents; his wives, Alberta and Sally; and his two sons, Clifford Jones and John Reed. He leaves to cherish his memory, six children, Bobbi, Gerald, Angela, Anissa, Derrick and Christopher Cochran of Chicago, IL; one sister, Sabrina (Edward) Hardy of Ellenwood, GA; 42 grandchildren; 50 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren. Also, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.