Mr. Sam Jones

JONES, Mr. Sam - Age 63, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Heritage Manor. Family hour 1:30 Saturday, March 9, 2013 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 2 p.m. Pastor Seldon J. William, Jr., officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home 1:30 p.m. Saturday. There will be no public viewing. Mr. Sam O. Jones was born on October 28, 1949 in Flint, Michigan, the son of the late Sam and Elmira Jones. Sam made a commitment to Christ at an early age. He believed that GOD is everywhere and attended several churches here in Flint as well as Detroit, Michigan. Sam attended the Flint Public Schools, graduating from Flint Northwestern High School “Class of 1967.” He was a part of the ‘original wildcats’. Sam earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from The University of Michigan, an Associate Degree from Mott Community College and was a Licensed Social Work Technician, involved in both Adolescent Counseling and Geriatrics. He worked as a Student Assistant at Mott College, a Social Work Intern for Hurley Community Mental Health and as well as an Adolescent Counselor at McLaren-Flint. Sam was involved in many civic activities here in Flint. He was a Youth Baseball Coach and an intrinsic part of the Technical Crew on many early McCree Theatre Productions. Sam began his employment career working for the Michigan Bell Telephone Company, where he received many accolades for the quality of his work and spirit. “Uncle Lannie” (as he was affectionately known) truly honored his father and mother, taking great care of them as they grew old and sick. He worked at the Pierson Market for several years, which allowed him the opportunity to come home and check on them often. Sam was always available to lend an ear, offer encouraging words of wisdom whenever needed. Mr. Sam O. Jones leaves a trail of broken hearts to cherish his memory: 5 sisters, Evelyn, Raylander, Glenas, Karen (Perry) and Elvira (Willis) all of Michigan; brother, Maynard Jones of St. Louis, MO; 34 nieces and nephews; 110 great-nieces and nephews. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Elmira Jones; grandparents; brother, Thomas; niece, Cheryl; 3 nephews, Andrew III, Omar and Craig. The family would like to express special thanks to our cousin, Jimmy Jones, nephews, Rolland and Courtney and honorary nephew, Isaiah. We would also like to offer our sincere thanks to the staff of McLaren-Flint, the staff of Heritage Manor and their Hospice Unit.

Mr. Sam Jones

October 28, 1949 - March 2, 2013