Mr. John D. Jones

February 26, 1946 - September 4, 2018

John D. Jones Jr., affectionately known by his wife as “Bay”, passed away September 4, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 26, 1946 to the late JD and Flossie Mae Eva Jones. He was educated in McKenzie, TN Public Schools. After graduation, John enlisted in the United States Army where he served for 2 years until he was Honorably Discharged. After serving in the army, he relocated to Kalamazoo, MI in 1966. John accepted Christ at an early age at Johnson Temple Church in McKenzie TN. He joined Galilee Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Mabry Gardner. He was a faithful member, who continued to serve in the ministry at the church under the leadership of Dr. Michael T. Scott, Sr. He was a hard worker and after working several jobs, He retired in 2012 after 30 years of employment with the Graphic Packaging Company. John loved spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed traveling, fishing, yard work or just cruising with his lovely wife in his 1975 Cadillac he called, “Big Blue”. He was known for his fried catfish, watching Cowboy Western Movies, listening to gospel quartet music and was someone who ALWAYS had a joke to tell and the oddest sayings to share! He was preceded in death by his parent; 5 brothers, Alfred, JW, Charles, Dudley and Glen Jones; 3 sisters, Fairy Bell Gilbert; Virgie L. Mayo; Rose M. Horton and brother-in-law, Van Evans. John leaves to cherish his memories, a loving wife of 40 plus years, Mae Jones; 3 children, Patricia Civils; Latron Whitfield and Jason (Naomi) Jones all of Kalamazoo; 1 brother, Ozell (Beatrice) Jones of McKenzie, TN; 7 grandchildren, Antoine, Latron Jr, Antionio, Champagne, Destiny, Derrell II and Diamond all of Kalamazoo;