Mr. Oscar Lee Jones

JONES, Mr. Oscar Lee - Age 80, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at McLaren-Flint. Family hour 10:30 AM Monday, September 19, 2016 at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, G-5443 N. Saginaw St. with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM Min. Joann Brown officiating, Rev. Alfred L. Harris, Sr. eulogist. Interment River Rest Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30 AM Monday. Mr. Jones will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. and may be viewed from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday. Oscar Lee Jones earned his wings and went from labor to reward. He was born August 4, 1936 in Pineville, LA to Creighton Jones and Myetta Jones Turner. He graduated from Mary Graham High School in Colfax, LA where he was a Star Basketball Player. Oscar was united in marriage to Martha Johnson on May 12, 1962. They moved to Flint, Michigan in 1966 and were married 39 years until her death in 2001. They were the proud parents of four children: Kim, Rodney, Reginald, and Karla. He was a faithful member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where he was an active member of the Men’s Ministry, Morning Bible Study group, Macedonia Mass Choir and the Voices of Macedonia. He was employed by General Motors Metal Fab for 32 years. Oscar loved playing bingo, watching sports and spending time with family and friends. He was a loving, nurturing, quiet man; a blessing to all who knew him. His presence will be greatly missed in the lives of those who love him so dearly. He leaves to cherish his memory: 4 children, Kim (Willis) Jones of Flint, MI; Rodney (Dawn) Jones of Flint, MI; Reginald (Minou) Jones of Detroit, MI; and Karla (Jerrod) Smith of Flint, MI; 8 grandchildren, Rodney D. Jones, II of New York, NY; Dymond N. Jones of Phoenix, AZ; Ciarra C. Jones of Flint, MI; Darrius T. Jones of Grand Blanc, MI; Christian J. Jones of Chicago, IL; Courtni I. Jones of Flint, MI; Tyrees T. Jones of Grand Blanc, MI; Londyn Jones of Detroit,MI; and Trent Carey of Detroit, MI; 4 sisters, Margaret Adams of Houston, TX; Hilda (Cliff) Ransom of San Diego, CA; Vivian Duncan of Chicago, IL; Machella (Bernard) Rogers of Lenexa, KS; and Brinda Turner of Austin, TX; 3 brothers, James (Sherri) Turner of Zion, IL; Godfrey (Debra) Jones of Lake Charles, LA; and Creighton (Andrea) Jones, Jr. of Australia. A host of other relatives and friends including special lady in his life Brenda Sales; special neighbors, Artis Shackelford; Elder Gladys Scott; Jereline Thomas; and Avie Kelly. Oscar was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Jones; parents, Creighton Jones and Myetta Jones Turner; sisters, Jessie Faye Jones; Lois Thomas; brothers, William Jones; and Wayne Jones The family would like to express special thanks to the staff of McLaren Hospital.

Mr. Oscar Lee Jones

August 4, 1936 - September 13, 2016