Rev. Theodore Jones Sr.

JONES, SR., Reverend Theodore - Age 91, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in Frankenmuth, MI. Family hour 10:30 AM Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 317 E. Hamilton Ave., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM. Pastor James Fair, officiating. Interment Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, Flint, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30 AM Saturday. Reverend Jones Sr. 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, with family present from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Friday. Rev. Theodore Jones, Sr. affectionately known as “Junior Jones” was born in Forte Meade, FL and moved to Baldwin, Michigan where he attended Baldwin Public Schools. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1953 to serve in the Korean War. He was injured while in Germany and became a disabled veteran. Although a 100 % disabled veteran, he did not allow that to deter him from being a hard worker all his life. He held various jobs in his lifetime as a truck driver, factory worker in Muskegon, supervisor in Baldwin, and foundry worker in Ludington. Theodore met and married the love of his life, Inez Bracey in Baldwin, Ml. On June 10th they would have celebrated 71 years of marriage! They lived in Muskegon early in their marriage and moved back to Baldwin. They had six children whom they raised in Baldwin before moving to Flint, Michigan in 1974. Upon moving to Flint, he worked as a Security Guard at S.S. Kresge downtown Flint and later began working for General Motors Corporation in 1976. Theodore was baptized at the age of 14, when he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. In his younger days, he sang in quartets and do-whop groups. Later in life, he joined First Baptist Church of Idlewild, MI with his family. In 1982, he rededicated his life to Christ and joined True Light MBC. He later joined Golden Leaf Baptist Church (now Promise Tabernacle Church) where he was a Trustee and attended bible study faithfully. It was during this time that he dedicated his life to studying the Word of God. This thirst to learn more about God's word grew to the point that he hosted bible study in his home with his family. He later joined Evergreen MBC under the late Pastor W.A. Cox and was ordained as a Deacon. While at Evergreen, he was Chairman of the Trustee Board, and taught the Adult Sunday School class. It was at Evergreen MBC that Rev. Jones Sr. accepted his calling as a Minister in 1994. In 1997, he accepted his calling as Pastor and founded Rock Missionary Baptist Church, "and upon this rock, I will build my church" (Mt 16:18). Mother Jones supported his calling and worked tirelessly along his side as a devoted, loving wife. Under his leadership, countless people accepted Christ and rededicated their lives. Pastor Jones had a special love for the youth at Rock, and they still talk about growing up under Pastor Jones. In 2019, Pastor Jones retired after 21 years of faithful service. After retirement, he continued to minister to anyone who came to his home, while he was in the hospital, and nursing rehab centers. He was never ashamed of the Word of God, and believed in sharing "the Good News" with others. In essence, he lived the life he preached about! 2 Timothy 4:6-8 sums up his life. Rev. Theodore Jones, Sr. leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Mother Inez Jones; 3 daughters and 3 sons, Theodore (Taji) Jones Jr., William (Mary) Jones, Edward Jones, Valerie Jones, Natalie (Darryl) Patterson, all of Flint, Annette Jones of Grand Blanc, MI; son/nephew, Ernest Bracey of Mt. Morris, MI; grandchildren, Tarnisha Briggs of Mt. Morris, MI, Rayshaun (Eventia) McIntosh of Newman, GA, Shaiketa Brown, Theodore (Beverly) Jones III, April (Anthony) Beady, Joseph (Brittany) Monge,, Jaron Jones, Edward Jones Jr., all of Flint, Veronica (Marquell) Dillard of Swartz Creek, MI, LaTonya Jones and Davion, Nicole (Alexis) Harris, Jeremiah Jones and Mikasa Brown, all of Flint; 25 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; 5 sisters-in-law, Joan Hollis of Savannah, GA, Norlean Henderson of Memphis, TN, Deborah Matthews, Ethel Matthews, both of Flint and Lillie Wiggins of Culleoka, TN; 3 brothers-in-law, Thomas (Turetha) Henderson of West Bloomfield, MI, Carl (Dreama) Henderson of Kentwood, MI, and John (Marie) Bracey of Flint; a host of other relatives and friends including, Pastor Daniel Bridges, Pastor James Fair, Pastor Maurice Flaniken, and Deacon Gary Wicks; special nieces, (Seneatha, Cassandra & Lela); special cousins, (Phyllis Hollins, Doris Noble, and the entire Bracey family in Columbia, SC); special adopted son, (Van Hanson); special nephew/sons (Deandre Chambers and Myron Henderson Sr.); his longtime church secretary, Ora lee Carter, and so many other relatives. Rev. Jones was preceded in death by his grandsons, Jarvis Jones, Andre Pearson and Marvin Griggs; mother, Lillie Jones; father, Olen Whitted; sister, Rosemary Ford; mother-in-law, Annie Matthews; brothers-in-law, Charles Henderson and Sanford Henderson; sister-in-law, Mary Deloach; 3 nieces and 4 nephews. The family would like to express special thanks to Rock MB Church family, Pastor James Fair and Northeast MB Church, Pastor Flaniken, Pastor Bridges and New Israel MB Church, Keveontae, Jaiden, Tommie Jr., Brionna, Perry Sr., Kenjrell, special nurse, Tara Hermstein RN, Centerwell Home Health, Dr. Benjamin Nguyen-Saginaw VA and Christ Fellowship MB Church.

Rev. Theodore Jones Sr.

June 15, 1934 - May 20, 2026