Steven Jones

JONES, Mr. Steven Lawaldon - Age 56, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 10:30AM Friday, February 20, 2009 at Refuge Temple Church of Flint, G-4400 Carpenter Rd., with funeral service commencing at 11AM, Pastor Seon Thompson officiating. Interment River Rest Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30AM Friday. Mr. Jones will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. There will be no public viewing. Mr. Steven LaWaldon Jones was born November 3, 1952 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Harold and Kay Jones. Steven was baptized at an early age. He was a former member of New Jerusalem Full Gospel Baptist Church and was currently attending Refuge Temple Church of Flint under the pastorate of Pastor Seon Thompson. Steven graduated from Flint Northern High School “Class of 1972”. He enjoyed studying the Bible and was currently attending Flint Bible Institute. Steven was a salesman in his own right. He was a caring loving person, who enjoyed being with his family and friends. Steven was a charmer, master ballroom dancer, the life of the party and a stylish dresser. He fought a good fight and finished his course. Mr. Steven LaWaldon Jones leaves in God’s hands to cherish his memory: 2 devoted daughters, Tracey Gay of Grand Blanc, MI and Ebony Johnson of Flint; son, Steven (Trevor) Willingham of Atlanta, GA; 5 grandchildren, Maurice of Tyler, TX, Shacara, Kai, Steven and Darez; mother, Kay (George) Morris all of Flint; 2 brothers, Anthony (Kelly) Sibley of Mt. Morris, MI and Ricardo Jones of Flint; 2 aunts, Loretta (Darnell) Moore of Chicago, IL and Judy Wilson of Flint; 2 uncles, Oliver Sibley of Flint and Randolph Wilson of St. Louis, MO; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends including special cousins, Houston McKell, Mark Henderson & Crystal Ashburn; special friends, Drucilla Stevens, Donna McCoy, Terry Miller, Shirlene White-Simmons, Lane Ellison and Thomas White; CA Don’t Pick Up Support Group; the mothers of his children, Carla Dunn, Karen Moore and Diane Johnson. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his father, Harold Jones; grandson, Brandon Gay; sister, Harlene Jones; grandparents, Lottie Finny and Helen Wilson; 3 aunts, Faye Cotton, Vivian Wilson and Frances Sibley; special cousin-uncle, William “Smooth” Ashburn; and special friends, Vicky Young and R.C. Humphrey. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Pastor Seon Thompson and the Refuge Temple Church of Flint family, the Ashburn, Henderson, Morris, Thompson, Sibley and Wilson families.

Steven Jones

November 3, 1952 - February 12, 2009