Beatrice Jackson
(February 16, 1906 - February 4, 2006)
Beatrice Jackson was
born February 16, 1906 to the late Alice Smith and Clark Lyles in Pine
Hill, Alabama. Beatrice was one of eight children who all preceded
her in death.
At an early age, Beatrice along with her
mother and siblings moved to Cruptonia, Alabama where she attended The
Prairie Institute School. In the late 1920's while walking along
the train tracks, Beatrice met a rail worker by the name of Mallie
Jackson. She married Mallie Jackson on February 14, 1929 and to
this union produced 11 children. Beatrice confessed her faith in Christ at an
early age and became a treasured member of Faith Cumberland Presbyterian
Church until her health declined in her later years. "Momma" as she was widely known to those she
loved and those who loved her, peacefully left her earthly body on
February 4, 2006 at 12:45am. She was just 12 days shy of her 100th
birthday. Her warm hugs and loving memories will be cherished by
her nine surviving children and two of which preceded her in death,
Lillie Mae (deceased), Vivian (Albert), Bessie Mae, Johnnie (Vivian)
(deceased), Ellis (Pat), Richard, Telford, David, James (Florence),
Geraldine and Viola. She also leaves to cherish her love 63
grandchildren, 127 great-grandchildren, 43 great-great-grandchildren and
7 great-great-great-grandchildren.
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Jacquelyn A.
Jackson (January 18, 1943 - February 27, 2008)
Jacquelyn
A. Jackson was born in Elyria, Ohio January 18, 1943 to Elder Hulin
V. and Rassalee M. (nee Dartis) Taylor. Jacquelyn in her early
years joined the Church of God in Christ in Elyria and after moving
to Cleveland in 1970 she worked with her father in the church until
his health failed and he could no longer pastor a church. She
then join Calvary Hill Church of God in Christ and was a faithful
member. Jacquelyn was a member of the Mothers Board and Hospitality
Committee.
Jacquelyn was a very hard worker during her lifetime. She graduated
from Elyria High School and attended Cuyahoga Community College.
Jacquelyn worked at (Sunny Acers) Metro Health in the nursing
department as a nursing assistant and as a physical therapist
assistant until she retired after twenty six years of service. She
truly loved her patients.
On February 27, 2008, Jacquelyn went home to be with the Lord.
Those that have preceded her in death include her husband Ronnie;
son Little Ronnie; her parents Elder Hulin V and Rassalee M. Taylor
and one brother Charles Taylor.
Jacquelyn leaves to cherish her loving memory her three sisters
Rosella Rutledge of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Shirley (Lee) Smith of
Seattle, Washington and Frances (Fred) Burton of South Euclid, Ohio;
one brother Buford (Peggy) Taylor of Nashville, Tennessee; and her
best friend Simpson McNair; as well as a host of nieces, nephews
and other loving relatives and friends
James Jackson, Jr. (February 9,
1927 - February 21, 2007)
James
Jackson, Jr. was born in Plant City, Florida on February 9, 1927 to
the union of James Sr. and Anna (nee Cox) Jackson. On December 8, 1945,
James entered into the U.S. Army. He served for about three years
before leaving with an Honorable Discharge on October 18, 1948. After leaving the
service, James moved to New York for a short while. He later moved
to Cleveland in the early 1950’s. In 1952, he found
love with Beatrice B. Coffer and to their union two children were
born - William and Elizabeth. James worked as a
welder at Chester Body for ten years. In 1982, he retired from the
U.S. Post Office where he had been a Mail Handler. James enjoyed
fishing, sports, building and being with family and friends. He had
been ill for quite sometime and was diagnosed with cancer in June of
2006. On February 21, 2007, surrounded by the family he so dearly
loved, James departed this life. He is preceded in death by his
parents; by one sister, Margaret Williams; and by his stepmother,
Lorain Jackson. Those left to mourn
and to cherish his memory include his loving daughter Elizabeth B.
Jackson Lang; sons William James (Charlene) Jackson, Sr. and
Gregory Jackson; stepdaughter, Gail Johnson; one brother, Edward
Jackson; four grandchildren, Erica B. Jackson, William James
Jackson, Jr., and Fura’e D. Jackson, and Walter T. Lang III; two
step-grandchildren, Curtis Johnson and Keith Johnson; three
great-grandchildren, Lavelle Dashawn Jackson, Farrell Rayshawn
Jackson and Santino Darreon Smith; one nephew, Johnny Sales; and a
very special companion for forty-one years, Doris V. Jones; other
loving relatives and friends.
Mae Nell
Jackson (February 14, 1941 - October 17, 2006)
Mae Nell Jackson was
born on February 14, 1941 in Cordele, Georgia to the union of Pearl
and Elizabeth (nee Moss) Simmons. She was educated in Georgia and
accepted Christ into her life at an early age. In the early 1960’s,
Mae moved to Detroit, Michigan to join up with other family
members. For many years, she worked at Fairlane Convalescent Home
in Detroit, Michigan. Mae ultimately retired from the Environmental
Services Division of Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan. Mae was a very
likeable and people oriented person who worked hard and focused a
great deal of her energies on raising her son. She enjoyed playing
cards and was an excellent soul food cook who didn’t mind sharing
her recipes with family! While she taught her son many of her
specialties, her dressing, turnip and mustard greens will surely be
missed! On Tuesday October
17, 2006, she departed this life at Metrohealth Medical Center in
Cleveland, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents and by her
brothers, Joe Simmons, Frank Simmons, Pearl Simmons, Jr., John Henry
Simmons, Dan Simmons, and Fletcher Simmons. Those left to mourn
and to cherish her memories include her loving son, Kevin (Joellyn)
Jackson of Cleveland, Ohio; sisters, Betty Simmons and Algeria
Simmons of Cordele, Georgia; sisters-in-law, Susie Simmons and
Beadie Simmons of Detroit, Michigan; grandchildren, Brittany Nicole
Jackson, Cordjel Michael Jackson, Kevin Bernard Jackson, Devin Paul
Jackson and Tevin Marshall Jackson; as well as a host of other
loving relatives and friends.
Curtis Leon
James Jr. (December 15, 1951 - December 18, 2007)
Curtis
Leon James, Jr., who was affectionately known as “Butch”, was born
on December 15, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio to Curtis and Verdell (nee
Gray) James, Sr.
Curtis attended the
Cleveland Public Schools and graduated from Max Hayes Vocational
High School. From there, he went to work for Ford Motors
Corporation. During a layoff from Ford, he worked for the Cuyahoga
County Correctional Facility. Curtis later returned to Ford, where
he worked for twenty five years. Throughout his life,
Curtis had a passion for music and he loved all sports. Most of
all, he loved soul food and always kept a goody bag filled with
snacks! Over the years,
Curtis enjoyed many special relationships. He was married on
several occasions and to each one – Yvonne James (deceased), Marie
James and Wynetta James - he held special ties. Curtis also had a
special relationship with the late Denise Robinson and, for the past
fifteen years, has had the loving companionship of Karen Payne. He
was the proud father of five daughters, Michelle Hill, Renee Hill,
Angela James, Angel James, and Rhiannon Weems; and three sons,
Jerold James, Dwayne James and Terrance James. Curtis also enjoyed
a special relationship with his grandchildren Monae “Mone Mo”
Robinson, Maurice “Rece Reese” Robinson and Daneise “Big Head”
Robinson. No matter how far the physical distance was between them,
he would talk to them almost daily. He would call to receive
up-to-date information on what was going on with them and would even
watch a television program with them while they were on the
telephone together. On Tuesday, December
18, 2007, Curtis went home to be with the Lord whom he had accepted
into his life as his personal Savior. Curtis also leaves
to mourn his passing and to cherish his memory, one sister, Elder
Gail Celestine Townes, who was lovingly devoted to him; several
grandchildren which also include Jadarain and Akiya; a nephew, Atoi
Townes; nieces Ariel Townes, Ashley Townes and Aisia Townes;
goddaughter Aanaiyah Townes; other loving relatives and friends.
Alberta
Jefferson-Brown
(January 26, 1924 - February 5, 2004)
Alberta Jefferson-Brown (nee Wilson), daughter of the late
Clem and Augusta Wilson, was born on January 26, 1924 in Sycamore
(Gretna), Virginia. She was the youngest of seven children. Alberta accepted Christ at an early age, and moved to
Cleveland, Ohio at the age of 16. Not long after, she married
Calvin Pope, now deceased, and to that union a daughter, Delores,
was born. She later married James Jefferson, now deceased, and to
that union three sons were born, James, Jr., Alfonso, now deceased,
and Harold. Alberta embodied a commitment to Christ, a love for her
family, and a strong work ethic, coupled with a capacity to love
others. Alberta leaves to cherish her precious memory a daughter,
Mrs. Delores (David) Peoples of Richmond Heights; two sons, James
(Alicia) Jefferson, Jr. of Macedonia and Harold (Yolanda) Jefferson
of Cleveland; thirteen grandchildren, Reginald, Michael, Gloria,
Delores, Mustafa, Ebony, Jamal, Shuntay, Tiffany, Nicole, Angelique,
Dominique and Anthony; six great-grandchildren; two brothers,
Knohia Wilson and William Wilson, both of Gretna, Virginia; three
sisters, Viola Melton-Garrett of Cleveland, Ophelia Jones of
Baltimore and Mary Lockhart of South Carolina; and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends.
Leola Jeter
(February 18, 1908 - May 9, 2008)
Otis Lee Jeter
(July
29, 1940 - July
18, 2005)
Otis Lee Jeter was born
in Union, South Carolina on July 29, 1940 to the union of Ed and Leola
Jeter. While in South Carolina, Otis attended school, accepted Christ
into his life and held a variety of jobs. Approximately thirty-five
years ago, he moved to Cleveland, Ohio where he had been employed at the
Independent Towel Company and at Reserve Terminal. During this time, he
also met and married Georgette Lee. He was a quiet man who
enjoyed listening to spiritual programs on the radio and sitting on the
porch talking to friends and reminiscing about younger days. After a long period of
illness, Otis departed this life on Monday July 18, 2005. He leaves to mourn his
passing and cherish his memory, his wife, Georgette, mother, Leola
Jeter; sisters, Pauline Hunter of Freedom, PA, Berneice Horton and
Joanne Jeter Land, both of Union, SC, Willie Bea (Tyrone) Gale of
Delaware, PA and Bobbie Ann (Sherman) Roshell of Cleveland, OH; and
brothers, Reuben (Garnell) Jeter and Nealy (Tracy) Jeter, both of
Cleveland; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
George A. D. Johnson, Sr.
(December 25, 1922 - October 19, 2006)
George
Aloysious Drysdale Johnson, Sr. was born December 25, 1922, in
Guyana, South America to the late Phillip and Veronica Johnson. George was joined
in matrimony to his childhood sweetheart, Olive Elaine Pollard in
1948. In pursuit of higher education he left Guyana and came to New
York to attend Queens College in 1949. Upon graduating from Queens
College with a Bachelors Degree he relocated to Cleveland, Ohio. He
received his Masters Degree from John Carroll University and began
course work toward his Doctorate Degree. Early on his
professors at Fenn College (now known as Cleveland State University)
recognized his intellectual ability and highly recommended he attend
Medical School. George’s strong commitment to his family caused him
to defer that dream. However, he was able to pursue a rewarding
career in the Cleveland Public School System as the Department Head
of Math and Science. He affected change
in the lives of many at risk youth. His love of teaching inspired
many of his students to seek successful career paths. George and
Elaine valued education and made sure that each of their own
children was afforded the opportunity to receive the best education
available. George had a love for Classical and Calypso music and his
friends and family remember him as one who loved to entertain. He
was generous with his time and resources and frequently called upon
because he was an exceptional writer. George and Elaine
always opened their home and made room for friends and family
migrating to the U.S, although he worked many hours a day he never
complained about helping others. He worked in the
Cleveland Public School System for 30 years and held a job in the
evenings as a supervisor for the U.S. Postal Service for 25 years.
He loved and cherished his elder brother, Fitzgerald Johnson, who he
affectionately called” Johno”. He was predeceased by his wife,
Olive Elaine Johnson (March 2005). He leaves to
cherish his memories, one brother Fitzgerald (Megan), his children,
George Jr. (Patricia), Maurice Sr., Vernon Sr., (Earnestine), Donna
(Jimmy), Janice (Michael), Bennett (Melanie), and Emmett.
Grandchildren, Amilcar, Yasmen, Vernon Jr., Jimel, Maurice Jr.,
Elaina, Marielle, Ariel, Jade, Olivia and a host of other very
special nieces, nephews,
in-laws and friends.
Jimmy Johnson
During the time I
was pregnant with Jimmy, he would just continually kick the inside
of my stomach all the time. When Lil’ Jimmy was born, he came
out looking just like his father, but he had his mother’s hands and
feet. He had a whole lot of hair on his head and body.
Jimmy never did like for the doctors to touch him, he was very
stubborn. Jimmy also didn’t like too much noise, especially
when the oxygen monitor alarm would go off. When I would touch
my baby boy he felt his mother’s presence and love, for he knew that
I would be there for him every step of the way. I remember one
of the happiest moments of my life: after Jimmy had woke up from
sleeping and saw that I was watching him; he gave me the most
beautiful smile ever. Of course there were a couple of times
he would cry after looking at me. When my mother and I would
go to the hospital to see Jimmy, I would normally stand in front of
his incubator and my mother would say, “I wish you would move Venus
so I can see my baby.” And I said, “You mean my baby!” and
then we began to laugh. My mother always said that Jimmy was
her baby and I was always saying “no, that’s my baby!” I loved
and cared about Jimmy with all my heart, which is the reason why I
spent most of my time sitting at the hospital everyday by his side.
Now that my baby is gone, I think about everything he did. But
one thing I remember most is he never stayed still and he loved to
move around a lot. One day he moved so much he pulled his
oxygen cords out of his mouth. I know it seems sad now, but
I’ll never forget the day Jimmy passed away in my arms. On
that day I was able to bath him, lotion his smooth skin, comb his
hair and get him dressed. He was very peaceful when he entered
into The Kingdom of Heaven. I just sat holding him in my arms
wishing he was still here with me, but God wanted him - it was his
time to go home and rest in peace. I love you Jimmy with all
my heart. I hope you see your sister in heaven. Heaven
now has two seeds of mine - a prince and a princess.
Kay B. Johnson
(January 4, 1931 - December 25, 2007)
Kay
B. Johnson was born on January 4, 1931 in Lewisburg, West Virginia
to the union of Griffin and Dorothy Johnson. Following his secondary education, Kay entered the
United States Air Force. He retired in 1972 as a Master Sergeant
after serving twenty two years in the Air Force. He also retired
after serving ten years with the East Cleveland City School System (Chamberland
Elementary School). His hobbies included watching football on television
and being a TRUE Cleveland Browns fan! Kay was a quiet man - that
was until his friendly neighbor Jackie would come over on Sundays
for dinner, watch football and taunt him about the Pittsburgh
Steelers winning a game! On December 25, 2007, Kay B. Johnson departed this
life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Griffin and Dorothy
Johnson; three brothers – Phillip Johnson, Booker Johnson and
Griffin Johnson. Kay leaves to cherish his memory his wife Helen
Harris-Johnson of Euclid, OH; two daughters, Brenda Kay and Carol
Land, of San Bernardino, CA; one step-daughter, Deidra Harris of
Euclid, OH; four stepsons, Anthony Harris of Houston, TX, Ronald
Harris of Canton, MI, Antonia Harris of Bedford, OH and Phillip
(Debra) Harris of South Euclid, OH; one sister, Helen Robinson of
Lewisburg, WV; two sisters-in-law, Alberta Wynn and Barbara
Benjamin; one brother-in-law, Clarence Wynn; as well as a host of
grandchildren, nieces, nephews cousins and other loving relatives
and friends.
LeeShawn
Johnson
(April 25, 1968 - January 28, 2004)
LeeShawn Johnson was
born on April 25, 1968 to Robin Johnson. He attended the
Cleveland Public Schools and successfully graduated from the Dayton
Job Corp. LeeShawn accepted
Christ at an early age and lived a lifestyle of his choice
throughout his life. He handled an array of employment both in
and out of the State of Ohio. He leaves to cherish his memory
his mother, Robin Johnson; three brothers, Kenya
Johnson, Ahmed Johnson, and Anthony Smith; one sister, LaTreece
Smith; an uncle, two aunts, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews
and many, many friends.
Pauline A.
Johnson (July 16, 1921 - February 7, 2008)
Pauline
A. Johnson was born on July 16, 1921 in Greenville, Mississippi.
She was one of three children born to the union of John and Ellen
(nee Washington) Lewis.
Pauline was one of six students that graduated from Sacred Heart
Catholic High School in Greenville and she loved to talk about her
school days and how she met George Washington Carver.
Pauline worked various jobs before she moved to St. Louis, Missouri
to join her brother. She later made Cleveland, Ohio her permanent
residence.
Pauline was the first black woman in recorded history to gain
employment with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. After leaving the
State Highway Patrol, she received her Beautician’s License and
opened a Beauty Shop where she met the love of her life - Cecil G.
Johnson. Cecil was a former military man and Cleveland Postal
Worker who affectionately called her “Sugar Lips”. The two quickly
married and loved each other dearly until his death in 1972. There
were no children born to their union.
Before Pauline retired in the late 1980’s, she worked for the
Cleveland Board of Education as a Librarian at Buckeye Woodland
Elementary and later as a Secretary at Harvey E. Rice Elementary
School. In addition, Pauline was a faithful member of Advent
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland under the leadership of
Pastor Youngblood and later under the leadership of Pastor
Killings. Throughout her life, Pauline loved to read. She also
loved to travel around the world and in 2001 her travels took her to
Germany.
Following a brief, but, valiant battle, Pauline A. Johnson traveled
to her eternal home on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at the Hospice of
the Western Reserve in Euclid, Ohio. Those that have preceded her
in death include her husband, Cecil G. Johnson; parents, John and
Ellen Lewis; sister, Jeanette Tucker-Wells; and brother, Willie J.
Lewis, Sr.
Those left to mourn and to cherish her memory include nieces,
Patricia A. Bledsoe, Dolly Richardson and Patricia Ballantine;
nephews, Willie J. Lewis, Jr., John E. Lewis and Zachary Babe
Hampton; grand-nieces, Lawanda Walker and Yolanda Walker;
grand-nephews, Eddie J. (Naomi) Wells, Mountwain Wells, Jermain
Walker and Don R. Bledsoe; great-grand-niece, Angela P. Wells;
great-grand-nephew, Isaiah Freely; as well as host of additional
great-grand-nieces and nephews, cousins, other loving relatives and
friends.
Steven Eugene
Johnson
(January 4,
1968 - August 11,
2005)
The beautiful life of Steven E. Johnson began on
January 4, 1968 in
Cleveland, Ohio to his loving parents, Sarah and Felton.
There were many things that Steven loved. He loved to feed
the birds and he loved calling them his babies. He loved watching
television and cooking. Steven also loved music, traveling and playing
pool with the Seniors at the
St. Martin Depore Adult
Center. Steven also loved working. He worked at Dirt Devil for eight
years and had various other jobs during his employed years after
graduating from school.
Steven was a person who never met a stranger and he went out
of his way to make others feel comfortable. In addition, he was always
willing to help others. During his lifetime, he met and talked to many people and
made many friends. The telephone was an outlet for him and he would
call his grandmother three or four times a day in
Brunswick, Georgia!
On Thursday, August 11, 2005 at 2:03 p.m. at University
Hospitals, Steven departed this life. Those left to mourn and to cherish his memories include his
mother, Sarah and father, Felton, both of Cleveland, OH; two brothers,
Terrence of Cleveland, OH and Tracey (Dr. Gina Mack) of Atlanta, GA;
one sister, Debra of Cleveland, OH; nephews, Derielle and Marquise of
Cleveland, OH; grandmother, Emily Pinkney of Brunswick, GA;
great-uncles, George Rutland and Johnny Lee Rutland, both of Macon, GA,
as well as James Rutland of Lexington, KY; great-aunts, Mary Murphy of
Macon, GA and Cecilia (Frank) Barber of Cleveland, OH, as well as
special great-aunt Clara and great-uncle Otis Daniely who helped raise
Steven until the age of fifteen years and who continued in a surrogate
role for the remainder of his life; aunt, Virginia Stephens of
Brunswick, GA; uncles, Ralph (Eva) Johnson and Johnny Pinkney, both of
Brunswick, GA, as well as Frank Rutland of Macon, GA; special friends,
Lynn Miller, Beatrice Walls, “Junior”, and “auntie” Glendean Bowie, all
of Cleveland, OH; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Herman Johnson
(December 29,
1922 - October 20, 2005)
Born as Herman Harris on
December 29, 1922, Herman was the eldest of nine children born to Willie
Jo Ella Harris in Cleveland, Ohio. He was raised, however, by Harvey
and Minnie Johnson. Herman accepted Christ
at an early age and joined Shiloh Baptist Church where he began his
musical career sharing his beautiful voice as a bass singer with the
church choir. He was enrolled in
weekly violin lessons, but, it soon became apparent that he was more
interested in playing the saxophone. As a result of this switch in
instruments, Herman enjoyed a career traveling with the Fletcher
Henderson band where he excelled as the "Sax Man"! In later years
Herman bore the distinction of being one of the first Afro-Americans to
become a trolley bus driver for the CTS System. He worked briefly at
U.S. Merchandise and concluded his career as a dedicated employee at the
United States Post Office in Cleveland and retired close to thirty years
later leaving gigantic shoes to fill! Herman married Artelia
Davis from McCalla, Alabama on September 19, 1943 and was an extremely
proud father of three daughters. God blessed Herman and Artelia to have
recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. Herman's favorite
pastime was always time spent with his family. On Thursday October 20,
2005, Herman departed this life. He is preceded in death by his parents
as well as siblings - Willa Mae Payne, Samuel Malone and Cecilia
McGruder. Those left to mourn, to
cherish his memory and to celebrate the life he lived, include his
loving wife, "Tee"; daughters, Sandra Tisinger, Linda Dunkins and
Teresa Spencer as well as Rick (Zellene) Miller, who has always been
like a son; siblings, John (Charlie Mae) Malone, Vivian Brown, James
(Corinne) Malone, and sister-in-law Dorothy Malone, all of Cleveland,
Ohio, Doris Odom of Atlanta, Georgia and Theodore (Annie) Dismuke of
Birmingham, Alabama; granddaughters, Michelle Tisinger, Adrienne
Dunkins and Brook Spencer; and a host of other nieces, nephews, other
loving family and friends.
Willie C. Johnson
(January 17, 1934 - December 8, 2003)
Willie Charles Johnson ("Bones"), age 69,
was born in Birmingham, Alabama on January 17, 1934 to the
late Alexander and Willie Mae Baker. He came to Cleveland, Ohio in 1957 and at a
very young age he began working as a construction worker,
where he retired in 1998. In his past time, he enjoyed cooking,
listening to the Blues and he loved to dance and sing.
He also loved being around people and people loved being
around him. In later life he rededicated his life to
Christ and joined Union Grove Baptist Church. Willie's father and mother, Alexander and
Willie Mae Baker, and brother Clarence Menefee preceded
him in death. Willie leaves to cherish his memory: his
wife Lillie Johnson ("Nip"), fifteen children, Ronald
Campbell, Catherine (Lord), Willie (Donna), Marcia,
Bernard (Cheryl), Carl, Paul, LaFonza (Janice), Yvonne,
Michael Moore (Gloria) of Birmingham, Alabama, Kenneth
Reed of Baltimore, Maryland, De'Carlos Steward, Lazarus
Steward, Joyce Martin; forty-one grandchildren;
thirty-one great-grandchildren; brother Alexander
Baker (Yolande); sister Brenda Clark and a host of other
family and friends. A very special appreciation goes out to
Ethel Steward and the Steward family.
Marcia Yvette Johnson
(June 3, 1958 - January 13, 2004)
Marcia
Yvette Johnson (aka “Bucket”) was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 3,
1958 to the union of Lillie Johnson and the late Willie Johnson. Marcia, who accepted
Christ at an early age, attended Glenville High School and
subsequently began working as a nursing assistant until her illness. Marcia was a people
person and very family oriented. She was very outspoken and had an
outgoing personality. She was also very fashionable and loved
spending time with her grandchildren. Marcia leaves to
cherish her memory one son, Marcus Johnson; her mother, Lillie
Johnson; two grandchildren, Tyshawn and Marcus, Jr.; eleven
brothers, Ronald (Daphne), Charles (Vivian), Willie (Donna), Bernard
(Cheryl), Carl, Paul, Lafonza (Janice), Kenneth, Michael (Gloria),
Carlos, and Lazarus; two sisters, Catherine and Yvonne; and a host
of nieces and nephews She also leaves to cherish her memory an
Auntie Brenda Clark; Uncles Tommie (Mildred) Jemmison, Will Berry,
and Alex Baker. A very, very special
appreciation to Tyrone Jemmison, Brenda Whitehead, Martha (“Nita”)
Hepburn, Murdock Jones, Daphne Campbell, and Patriece Marshall.
Ashley Shavaughn Lene
Johnson
(February 7, 1984 –
March 22, 2005)
Asheley
Shavaughn Lene Johnson was born February 7, 1984 in Cleveland, Ohio.
She was the oldest of 7 children born to Gerald and Darlynn Johnson,
affectionately known as "The Johnson Clan". Because of Asheley's
strong desire to serve and please the Lord, she held her position in her
family with honor and respect.
At the age of 9, Asheley had a dream
that she would become a teacher and in pursuit of this God given dream,
gave her life to Christ at the age of 13. She graduated high
school in 2002 from Mansfield Christian School in Mansfield, Ohio.
She attended Nyack College in Nyack, New York and was presently in her
third year of completing her degree in elementary education. In 21 years of a beautiful, blessed
life, Asheley touched many lives. Even from the example that she
set for her brothers and sisters, Ash would read Proverbs to them, and
she always tried to give them Godly answers to their questions.
When Ash traveled to Jamaica on a mission trip, if any of the kids liked
what she was wearing, she would take it off and give it to them.
She would literally give you the shirt off of her back. During
this time she also worked at an orphanage for children with AIDS.
She would hold the babies, sing to them and pray over them. This
was a life changing experience for her. In Mexico, Ash visited
crack houses and was able to pray for many people addicted to drugs.
She was especially broken by the young people with additions and still
continued to pray for them when she returned to the States. Asheley loved to sing and loved to
worship "her God". She would spend hours in her room with her
bible and music blaring. She was written many beautiful songs of
worship that some day will be heard and sung around the world. Asheley was passionate about a few
things: her family, her God, her friends and "the underdog".
She wouldn't judge anyone, she would just pray for them. This is
why her dad affectionately called her "Defender of The Innocent". Asheley is survived by her two
wonderful parents, Gerald and Darlynn Johnson, two sisters Elisabeth and
Moriah, four brothers, Aaron, Jeremiah, Chyle and Isaiah.
Grandparents Dave and Geneva Duncan and Richard and Marlene Johnson.
Many loving aunties, uncles, cousins, godparents and friends.
Cynthia Ann
Johnson-Boswell
(April 7, 1963
- August 8, 2005)
Cynthia
Ann Johnson Boswell was born April 7, 1963 in Cleveland, Ohio to Rose
Johnson and to the late Edward Arnold Johnson. She attended Nathan Hale
and John Adams
High School.
At an early age, Cynthia
confessed her life to Christ and was baptized at Christian Tabernacle
Baptist Church. In 1986, Cynthia united
with Reginald Boswell. To this union a beautiful son, Irving Brandon
Boswell, was born. Cynthia, better known as
"Cindy" by her family and friends, was employed at Chase Manhattan Bank
between 1995 and 2001 as a collateral lien processor. This enabled her
to become well-known and loved by many. She formed many friends through
the kindness and generosity of her heart. On August 8, 2005, Cindy
went home to be with the Lord at the age of 42. She is preceded in
death by her father Edward Arnold Johnson. Those left to mourn and
to cherish her memory include a devoted companion Reginald; a loving
son Brandon; a caring mother Rose Johnson; a dear brother Curtis
Johnson; mother-in-law Geraldine Sloan; four step-children, Reginald,
Jr., London, Montasha, and Jermaine; three grandchildren, Rejayla,
Jermonte, and Lyric; three sisters-in-law, Annette Johnson, Nadine
Harrell and Rhonda Sloan; and a host of nieces and nephews, other
loving relatives and friends.
Robert Lee
Joiner Jr. (April 29, 1940 - December 3, 2007)
Robert
Lee Joiner, Jr. was born on April 29, 1940 in Linndale, Georgia to
the union of Robert and May Dean Moore Joiner, Sr. Robert attended the Cleveland Public School System and later
obtained his General Education Diploma from Akron Technical School. On February 5, 1959 he entered into the United States Army
were he served until his Honorable Discharge on June 4, 1962. After
being discharged from the army, Robert worked at Monarch Food and
General Electric Company in Cleveland, Ohio. Once he moved to
Cuthbert, Georgia he began working at Day Plywood and Burgin Lumber
Company. Robert, who had accepted Christ into his life, was joined in
holy matrimony to Anna Odum in February 1977. To their union,
two daughters were born, Nathalie and Kimberly. On December 3, 2007, Robert went home to be with the Lord.
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Joiner, Sr.; his
sister, Mary J. Smith and brother, William Joiner. Those left to mourn his passing and cherish his memory
include his loving wife, Anna Joiner of Cuthbert, Georgia; two
daughters Nathalie Joiner-Hoskins (Irvin) of Antioch, Tennessee and
Kimberly Joiner-Thomas (Orlando) of Jacksonville, Florida; mother,
May Dean Moore-Joiner of Cleveland, Ohio; brother, Napoleon Joiner
of Cleveland, Ohio; three grandchildren, Phillip Nathaniel Hoskins,
Jadyn Amiel Hoskins and Karla Hannah Thomas; as well as aunts,
uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving relatives and
friends.
Semaj Joiner
(August 21, 2008 - August 22, 2008)
Annie M. Jones
(March 28, 1907 - September 30, 2006)
Annie
M. Perry Jones was the first child born to the late Frank and Eva
Perry on March 28, 1907 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was raised
by her grandmother. Annie was called home to be with the Lord
on Saturday morning September 30, 2006. She received Christ at an early age. She
met and married Isaac Jones on July 3, 1925. To this union 12
children were born. The family moved to Cleveland Ohio in
1951 where she united with the Shiloh Baptist Church. She
moved her membership to The Greater Roman Baptist Church in 1972.
She served on the usher board and was mother of the church.
She attended faithfully until her health failed. Annie leaves to cherish her memory four
daughters: Lillie Slaughter of Elbert, West Virginia, Fannie
Tolliver of Coalwood, West Virginia, Dorothy Reese and Bernice Jones
of Cleveland, Ohio; six sons, John (Ethel), Isaac, Robert
(Theresa), Jimmy, Willie and David, all of Cleveland, Ohio; 50
grandchildren and 120 great-grandchildren; a host of
great-great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other relatives and
friends. Her husband Isaac and two sons, Andrew and Nathaniel
preceded her in death. Her children will always love her and
keep her memory alive in their hearts.
Dorothy E. Jones (December 17,
1916 - November 27, 2006)
Dorothy E. Jones was born on December 17, 1916 in Lincolnton,
Georgia to the union of Wilson and Lillian (nee Mason) Hawes.
Dorothy spent her early years in Georgia where she accepted Christ
into her life. When she was in her early teens, Dorothy moved
with her family to Cleveland, Ohio where she graduated from Central
High School. In
the early 1930’s, Dorothy met and married Sam Jones. To their
union, three children were born – Vivian, Samuel and Barbara.
“Momma Toots”, as she was affectionately known, was a kind, jovial,
bubbly and outgoing person with lots of friends – young and old.
She loved working with children, tending to her house plants and
flowers as well as cooking for family and friends. Her pound cake
will surely be missed! In addition, Dorothy liked to keep up with
the times which resulted in her taking computer science classes at
Tri-C as well as other courses at Fenn College.
Dorothy was also a longtime active and faithful member of Shiloh
Baptist Church until her health began to fail. She was a youth and
young adult Sunday School teacher, a member of the Dorcas Circle,
the December Fellowship Group as well as a member of the Sick and
Shut-In Committee. She also kept active with the Community Block
Club and was involved with area schools. On
Monday, November 27, 2006, Dorothy departed this life. She is
preceded in death by her parents, by two children - Vivian Jones and
Samuel Jones and by one brother Alexander Hawes.
Those left to mourn and to cherish her memories include her daughter
Barbara Wirt; two grandchildren, Steven Sims and Antron Sims; a
devoted and close friend who would take her to church - Doris Gillon;
as well as other loving relatives and friends.
Edna Mae Jones
(August 1, 1932
- December 5,
2005)
Edna
Mae Jones was born on August 1, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio to the union of
Robert and Fannie (nee Smith) Colbert. Edna was educated in the
Cleveland Public School System, had accepted Christ into her life and
fellowshipped at the Cleveland Church of Christ. She had been employed
over the years and had most recently worked for the Cleveland School
Board. She was an outgoing and
sociable individual who enjoyed playing bingo and cooking for family
gatherings. She was considered to be a very good cook and made a
wonderful "bacon spaghetti" that was of particular appeal to her son! On Monday, December 5,
2005 she departed this life. She is preceded in death by her parents
and by brothers William, Bennie, Clarence and John. Those left to mourn and
to cherish her memory include one son, Louis Jones; one sister, Geneva
(Rodest) Black; one brother, Robert (Anita) Reed; four grandchildren,
Felicia Hood, Trina Jones, Louis Tyrone Jones, Jr., and Terrance
Radcliffe; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and
a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Elvira Curtis Jones (November
20, 1911 - October 29, 2006)
Elvira
Curtis-Jones was born in Selma, Alabama on November 20, 1911 to
proud parents, Mittie and Washington Curtis. She was one of
fourteen children – four girls and ten boys. Elvira’s early years
were spent developing a strong sense of family responsibility with
the death of her mother at the age of fourteen and being the oldest
of four girls. With a strong Christian Faith and educational goals,
she attended school in Selma and Birmingham, Alabama. She confessed
her life to God at an early age by joining the Sandridge Baptist
Church in Selma, Alabama. While living in Birmingham, she joined
the Twenty Second Baptist Church. She finally moved to Cleveland,
Ohio in 1948 where she joined Shiloh Baptist Church and remained a
faithful member ever since. Elvira’s first
marriage was to Mr. Oscar Johnson (1933-1948) who preceded her in
death. Her second marriage was to Mr. Frank Jones (1951-1982) who
also preceded her in death. Elvira was a Cab
Driver in Birmingham, Alabama, a Seamstress at the Dalton Knitting
Mills in Alabama and the Head Baker, until her retirement in 1962,
at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, Ohio. As an excellent
cook and baker she catered weddings for family and friends. She
also authored her own southern foods cookbook, “A Touch of the
South”. As a seamstress and hat maker she designed and made her own
clothes. Elvira attended and
actively participated in the “Selma to Montgomery, Alabama March”,
the “March on Washington DC” with Dr. Martin L. King, and attended
Dr. Martin L. King’s funeral. She loved to travel the country and
visited Costa Rica, Germany, France, and Switzerland. Elvira continued to
fulfill her Christian duty. Serving God with zest and zeal was her
mission in life: A Volunteer at Cleveland State Hospital making lap
robes; Visiting the sick in local nursing homes; a Member of the
Commission on Aging; Member of Shiloh Baptist Church for 58 years;
a Member of Missionary, Dorcas Circle, November Fellowship Group,
and Queen Daughters and Sons Sunday School Class. Elvira “Big Momma”
leaves to mourn a sister, Mrs. Elnora Miller of Detroit, Michigan;
sister-in-law, Mrs. Sarah Curtis of Cleveland, Ohio; seven nieces:
Evelyn Mixon-Herring on Florida, Mittie Curtis-Gamble of Ohio,
Quintine Curtis-McCurdy of Ohio, Mary Curtis Ashone of Alabama,
Yolanda Miller of Michigan, and Saundra Curtis-Patrick of Ohio;
nine nephews: Roy Mixon of Maryland, Clarence Mixon of Ohio, James
Miller of Michigan, George Mixon of Ohio, Larry Curtis of Virginia,
Nathaniel Clay of Florida, Daryl Miller of Texas, Nathaniel Curtis
II of District of Columbia and Larry Curtis of Michigan; as well as
a host of grand-nieces and nephews, family and friends.
Frances Jones (November 29, 1957
- May 31, 2007)
Frances Jones was
born on November 29, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky to the union of
Eddie and Doris (nee Underwood) Jones. Her family relocated
to Cleveland, Ohio in 1965 and she had two daughters, Wanetta Jones
who was born in 1974, and Toquana Lee Jones, who was born in 1980. Frances accepted
Christ at an early age and was baptized by Pastor W.C. Crayton at
Second Lakeview Baptist Church. She rejoined Second Lakeview
Baptist Church in 2006. Frances was educated
in the Cleveland Public Schools where she attended Glenville High
School. Frances’ health
began to fail her in 1980. She suffered with Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease, yet managed to work part-time in the local
neighborhood store for over 25 years. Frances lived her
life helping others. She never met a stranger. She was especially
known around the neighborhood for her kind and giving heart.
Whether she was lending a helping hand or simply cooking for others,
she always dedicated her time and energy to pleasing others. Frances departed
this life on Thursday, May 31, 2007. She is preceded in death by
her father, Eddie, and by her sister, Delores Underwood. She leaves to
cherish her memory her daughters, Wanetta Jones and Toquana Lee
Jones; her mother, Doris Jones; one grandson, Demetrius Jones; one
sister, Susie Jones-Pollard (Jerry); three brothers, Larry Underwood
(Ethel), Nate Jones (Jackie) and Ed Jones (Pat); three nieces,
Yolanda Underwood, Monique Underwood and Theresa Jones; one
great-nephew, De’Mone Frisco; and close friends, Virginia
Pendergrass, Charles Thompson and Nick Waheanand; and a host of
other loving relatives and friends.
Lashanda Marie
Jones
(May 5, 1983 - June
22, 2005)
Shanda was born May 5, 1983 in Cleveland,
Ohio to the proud parents of Alvin (Stone) Dunnican & Brenda Jones. Shanda
was blessed to be raised by her loving grandparents, Drewly and Luesther
Dunnincan. Shanda attended Cleveland Public Schools and
received her diploma from Martin Luther King High School. She then went
on to further her education at The Institute of Dental & Medical. One
of her hobbies was collecting golf balls and eating her Granddaddy's (Boonie)
FRIED CHICKEN. One of her favorite sayings was "YOU CORNY"! Shanda enjoyed her life to the fullest. She
also enjoyed being with her family and friends. Shanda loved to laugh,
she was a beautiful person inside and out. Shanda accepted Jesus as her Personal Lord
and Savior at a very early age at First Community Baptist Church under
the leadership of Pastor Oliver Morris Sr. She loved the LORD and
enjoyed singing in the Church Choir. Shanda's favorite Gospel Song was,
"BOW DOWN AND WORSHIP HIM." Shanda went home to be with the LORD at a
tender age of 22, Wednesday June 22, 2005. Shanda leaves to cherish her
memories: her mother Brenda Jones, her father Alvin (Stone) Dunnican,
grandparents Drewey (Bonnie) and Luesther, Clarence and Luella, three
sisters and one brother, Ashley, Toya, Kierra, DaShawn, aunts and
uncles: Linda Garnetta, Clarence, Victor, Darrell (Olga), Andre' (Marquita),
twins Keith and Kenneth Dunnican, all of Cleveland, Ohio. She also
leaves a host of cousins and friends.
Lois Ann Jones
(May 15, 1931 - December 16, 2006)
Sheila Jones (January 26, 1947 -
June 6, 2007)
On
January 26, 1947, Shelia Sharp Jones was born to Gloria and Herbert
Sharp. According to legend, and with pictures to back it up, Sheila
was a bald and ugly baby. However, that soon changed as she grew
into a toddler. She became known around the Kinsman Avenue
community where she grew up as the cute little girl with the waist
length braids. By the early 1960’s, to a Motown backdrop, Sheila met and
eventually married Robert Jones. When she was expecting her first
child, Sheila allowed her younger sister, Rita, to name her
children. Rita thought it would be a good idea if she named her
nephews after herself. When Sheila was 16, her youngest sister Chatty was born.
Since Sheila was so much older, she became a “Supplemental Mother”
to Chatty, rather than a big sister. It was then that “SheShe”
began her training for what she loved most – being a mother to
everyone. The next year, her own bundle of joy arrived – ReDon
followed by her son Rico. SheShe then began taking various jobs and finally settled in
at Stouffer’s (Nestle). She retired early after 25 years to become
a caregiver for her father, David Marshall, who died in January
2007. Sheila’s association with Stouffer’s is the main reason that
it’s famous macaroni and cheese would be found in abundance at every
family spread, holiday party and cook-out of the Jones clan. It is
while at Nestle, that she met her “bestest” friend Deborah Jackson. Sheila loved children. She had an unconditional love for
children. She fed children. She clothed children. She drove
children. She spoiled children. But mostly, she loved children and
they loved her back! It was rare to see her alone. When you saw her you knew you
would also be hearing the pitter-patter of four to six sets of
additional feet. She was “The Pied Piper of Park Heights.” She
marched through Dollar stores and Marc’s with kids in tow. She had
found a way to combine her three favorite things: kids, shopping and
food. She loved to shop for food, prepare food, cook food and her
personal motto, “why just eat when you could turn it into a party?”
And if there was a party then it was time to go shopping for more
party clothes for all the kids. SheShe could always be spotted with
her brood of well-dressed, well-fed kids preparing for the next
party or cookout. There is not one among us that has not experienced SheShe’s
generosity. It was almost as if Sheila were our own personal
Genie. Our wish was her command. She knew our favorites, our
favorite foods, our favorite colors and our beverage of choice. She
always made sure we had an over abundance of the things we liked.
All we had to do was to mention it and Sheila found a way to get it
for us. She filled our baskets, our trunks, and our closets with
her love gifts. Sheila didn’t believe that anyone could have too
much of a good thing. For those rare adult times, SheShe loved visiting Arizona.
She loved being in the sum and enjoying the setting of Norvee’s
tranquil backyard. But even while in Arizona she still managed to
talk daily to her other sister “Auntie Gino” (Lugenia Washington)
and her “bestest”friend “Auntie Deb” (Deborah Jackson). The lines of SheShe’s descendants get blurred. She was
“mama” to her nieces, grandmother to her nephews and she had a
nickname for most of them. She is survived by: Tino (Abby), Jazz, Jocelyn, Paco, Jordan,
Remy, Gigi, TJ, Shane, Madora, Angie, Muffy, Champer, Burt, Jeremy,
Kayla, Vega, Ashley, Brooke, Jeep, Camo, Nicky, Alexia, Linda,
Lamonte, Noravee, Deandra, Gator and Puffy and every special person
whose life she touched.
Stanford
Lamarr Collins Jones
(April 5, 1964 - October 1, 2004)
Stanford
L. Collins Jones' wilderness experience begins by acknowledging the sin
that was within me. I met and fell head over heels in love in the flesh
with Edward L. Beard at the first sight of him. Later Stanford Lamarr
Collins was born. Stan loved his dad. Ed now deceased died a long time
ago. Through much prayer, belief and repentance
to our amazing GOD the Father. The gospel of JESUS, GOD the SON was
presented. Our amazing GOD through his amazing grace, GOD sent us a
Saint. Saint Andrew Jones, Jr. a Godly man in pursuit of GOD'S heart and
mine became the joy in our lives. Married in October, 1971, Stanford was
adopted by Saint. It is comforting to know that JESUS the
CHRIST, the CHRIST GOD the Son is the life within GOD the father and
that belief in his resurrection and the blood that he shed washed my
sins away. Quickened, cleansed connected with GOD the Father, Son and
Holy Ghost as one opened my understanding of GOD my Father and his
amazing Grace. GOD promises, he that believeth on him is
not condemned but he that believeth not is condemned already because he
hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of GOD. Neither
is there Salvation in any other for there is none other name under
heaven given among men where by we must be saved. Stanford the child begotten through the
gospel, accepted CHRIST'S invitation, ye must be born again. He
developed an early awareness and presence of GOD'S activity in the word
of GOD, which he studied, shutting himself in the comfort of his own
room. Fasting praying learning the Character of GOD. Thank GOD for so great a foundation, which
could not be shaken when, the storms of life, are raging. Stan the man began to show evidence that
he desired to venture into the satanic world of darkness where Satan's evil
unclean spirits dwell. Evil was given to rise in his body and brought
forth evil desires that destroy the body, mind and soul through drugs,
alcohol and immorality the lust of the flesh which changes the glory of
GOD the uncorruptible GOD into and image made like corruptible man. Stan's brief encounters with unclean spirits
not only in all white schools where he found subtle mental abuse but
among "friends" who used his name and Stan became convicted of a crime
he did not commit and served time. Picked up, beaten up by police-"accidentally"
sent to Lima Correctional Institution for the criminally insane for one
day. Where his body was carved repeatedly with a sharp knife they said
they were playing a game with him. Saint and I got there the next day,
threatened political awareness and before we arrived in Cleveland Stan
was already here calling for us on a public telephone from Chester
Avenue. Thanks be to GOD Stan's father for so firm a
foundation in him. For this brief wilderness experience, this light
affliction. By faith JESUS interceded and removed them all. Thank you Jesus for the blood that you shed
to make the wounded whole you the Balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick
soul. And, now I lay me down to sleep Stan slept and continues to Sleep. Thank you GOD for allowing Stan to receive
the promise of your eternal life and inheritance through GOD the Son
Jesus the resurrection of CHRIST. The Holy Spirit leads God's
Glorification. An GOD is Pleased.
Eugene Hall
Jones, Jr.
(July 7, 1952 - October 8,
2004)
Eugene Hall
Jones, Jr. was born to the union of Eugene Hall Jones, Sr. and
Catherine Thomas-Jones on July 7, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio. At the
tender age of nine months, his life was given to God through
christening at Lane Metropolitan Church. Eugene was
educated in the Cleveland Public School System. He later moved to
Detroit, Michigan where he married Sheila. To this union, three
children were born - Eugene Hall Jones, III, Mario Jarod Jones and
Stacey Nicole Jones. While in Detroit,
he worked for the Chrysler Corporation. After leaving Detroit, he
returned to Cleveland and worked for Getty restaurant. Eugene loved
to cook. He also loved fishing and to barbeque. Whenever someone
was barbequing, he would take over. Eugene is
preceded in death by his father, Eugene Hall Jones Sr. and sister,
Regina Wynett. He leaves to
cherish his life, his mother, Catherine Thomas of Detroit,
Michigan; wife, Shelia Jones of Cleveland, Ohio; five children,
Eugene Hall (Dakota) Williams, Rachel Keeley, Mario Jones, Stacey
Jones, and Eugene Jones, all of Cleveland, Ohio; two stepchildren,
Tyeisha and Tyronia, both of Cleveland, Ohio; eight siblings,
Anthony and Rodney, both of Cleveland, Ohio, Lorell, Lynn, Bernell,
Darrell, Anita, Annette (James), all of Detroit, Michigan;
grandmother, Annie Kate Huff of Cleveland, Ohio; four aunts,
Pauline of Illinois, Yolanda, Joyce Ann and Minnie; two uncles, Tom
and James of Cleveland, Ohio; eight grandchildren; twenty-one
nieces and nephews; one great-niece; one great nephew; and a host
of cousins and friends.
Anthony Jones
(October 12, 1953 - January 16, 2005)
Anthony "Big Craz" Jones was born to the union of Eugene Hall Jones, Sr. and
Catherine Thomas-Jones on October 12, 1953 in Cleveland. He was
Christened at Lane Metropolitan Church.
Anthony attended public schools in
Cleveland, Ohio. He further pursued his education at George
Washington Technical Career Academy where he graduated in 1974 and
received a certificate in welding. While in Detroit, he worked for
the Chrysler Corporation for two years and Black Jack as an Overhead
Welder. Later he returned to Cleveland, Ohio and worked for
Getty's Restaurant. Later Anthony met Alberta Johnson Jones whom
he married. Through this union Anthony Michael "Lil Craz" Jones
was born. Anthony kept everyone laughing and always
had a smile on his face no matter how bad things got. And if you
were down he'd always life you up. Anthony departed this life on Sunday January
16, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alberta
Johnson-Jones; sister, Regina Wynett; father Eugene Hall
Jones Sr.; and brother Eugene Hall Jones Jr. He leaves to cherish in memory his mother,
Catherine Thomas of Detroit, Michigan; a son, Anthony "Lil Craz"
Jones; a daughter, Mildred Lewis Jones; seven siblings,
Rodney of Ohio, Lorell, Lynn, Bernell (Thomas), Darrell, Anita, Annette
(James) of Michigan and one sister-in-law, Sheila Jones of Ohio; a
grandmother; Annie Kate Huff of Ohio; four aunts, Pauline of
Illinois, Yolanda, Joyce Ann and Minnie; two uncles, Tom and James
of Ohio; twenty-five nieces and nephews, three great nephews,
three great nieces, a special friend, Johnnie Mae Lewis, the Fab Five
(close friends) - Bobby, Raymond, Sanford, Don, and Damon of Cleveland,
Ohio; his buddy, Calvin of Detroit, Michigan; and a host of other
cousins and special friends.
Ella Beatrice
Jones
(April 8, 1922
- September 8,
2005)
Ella Beatrice Jones was born on April 8, 1922 in Morgan
County, Georgia to the union of Will and Corena (nee Colquitt) King. At an early age, Ella accepted Christ into her life and
joined the Clarks Chapel Baptist Church in Georgia. She was also
educated in Morgan County where she graduated from Burney Street High
School. Shortly after graduating from high school, Ella moved to
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in search of employment. She later moved
back to Georgia where she was united in holy matrimony to Roger Jones in
the mid-1940's. A few years later, the couple moved to Cleveland, Ohio. While in Cleveland, Ella initially joined the True Vine
Baptist Church. Later on, she became an active member at Greater New
Calvary Baptist Church where she served in the choir, was a nurse's
aide, and was on the Mother's Board. Ella was also employed for many
years as a beautician as well as an assembler with Block Bros. Brass and
Antenna Specialists. Ella was an outgoing woman who frequently displayed a
southern belle type of honey-dripping charm! In addition to bowling,
she loved family gatherings and reunions and was a beloved aunt and
grandmother-figure to several great-nieces and great-nephews. On Thursday September 8, 2005, following a long period of
illness, Ella went on to be with the Lord. Those family members who
have preceded her include her parents; her husband, Roger Jones; a
sister, Julia Mae King; as well as brothers, Auffilee King, Grady King,
Willie Porter King, Harvey King, Hilliard Hampton King and Paul King.
Those left to mourn and to cherish her memories include nephew and
caregiver Albert (Karen) King of Lakewood, Ohio, as well as many other
loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and
friends.
Evvie Allen Jones
(January 17, 1935
- May 21, 2005)
Our beloved Evvie Allen Jones was born to
Florence Marshall and Louis Allen on January 17, 1935 in Fayette,
Pennsylvania. After a
brief illness, Evvie was called home to glory on May 21, 1005. She is
preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Deborah Britton; two
sons, Raymond and Brian Jones; one grandson, Kenneth Britton; two
brothers, Alto and Lonnie Allen; and one sister, Edna Raymond. She
leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Barbara Jean Beaman of East
Cleveland, Ohio; her son, Danny Jones of Cleveland, Ohio; three
sisters, Delores Allen of Pennsylvania, Dorothy Lewis of Cleveland,
Ohio, and Alberta Barfield of California; eight brothers, James, Cleo,
Louis, Floyd, Johnny, Ernest, Robert, and Leonard Allen; fifteen
grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; two close friends, Olene
Coleman and Barbara Peterson, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Wendell Jones
Sr. (December 19, 1920 - April 8, 2006)
Wendell Jones Sr., was born on December 19, 1920 to the
late John Jones and Bessie O'Neil Jones in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He
departed this life on Saturday April 8, 2006. Wendell received his primary education in the Akron
Public School System. He moved to Cleveland in 1946 where he held
various jobs, in 1952 he met Hazel Box and on April 5, 1955 the two
became one in holy matrimony. TO this union three children were born,
Stephanie, Miriam, and Wendell Jr. In 1953 Wendell began working at the General Motors
Chevrolet Divisions in Parma, OH where he was employed for 38 years,
until his retirement in August 1991. He loved to socialize with his
friends, and enjoyed bowling, golf and playing tennis. Left to cherish his memory is his loving and devoted
wife, Hazel, his sister, Mildred Beckley, daughters Stephanie K. Jones,
Miriam M. Grooms, son Wendell Jr. (Freida), grandchildren, William T,
Jones Jr., Johnny A Grooms Jr., Nicole Jones, Ashley Grooms, Christina
Jones, greatgrandson, William T. Jones III, Aaron Butler Jr., nephew,
Vern Crooks (Willie) Niece, Cheryl Douglas and a host of other family
and friends.
Carolyn M.
Jordan
(May 25, 1959 - December 9, 2005)
Carolyn Meadows Jordan was born May 25, 1959 in Cleveland,
Ohio to the late Jesse Meadows and Almarion Jackson. Carolyn was
preceded in death by a very special, kind and loving Aunt, Mary Jordan,
and a grandson, Shilan Christopher Jordan. Carolyn was educated at Mount Vernon Academy in Mt. Vernon,
Ohio. She graduated with honors and received a B. A. Degree from
Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. At the time of her death,
Carolyn was working toward her Master's Degree at Cleveland State
University and Case Western Reserve. She was employed as a Substance
Abuse Facilitator at Murtis Taylor Multi-Service Center where she worked
for 16 years. Carolyn accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early
age in life and attended the Seven Day Adventist Church. Carolyn always had a pleasant smile, she loved working
with people and helping others, especially those with special needs.
She worked tirelessly as a Union Steward helping and reaching out in any
way that she could. On Friday, December 9, 2005, Carolyn departed this life. She
leaves to mourn her loss and cherish her memory, her mother, Almarion
Jackson; two sons, Justin Jordan, Sr., and Christopher Jordan; a
grandson, Justin Jordan, Jr., all of Cleveland, Ohio; one sister,
Concetta Brown Anderson and two brothers, Colbert R. Tucker and Albert
A. Jackson, all of Birmingham, Alabama; and a host of other relatives
and friends.
Oties Jordan, Sr.
(April 27, 1935 - February 1, 2008)
Oties Jordan Sr. was born on April 27,1935 in Sawyerville,
Alabama to the union of the late William Jordan Sr. and Sarah Jordan
(nee Nabors deceased). Oties attended school in Sawyerville, Alabama
before coming to Cleveland, Ohio in 1953. Oties Jordan departed this
life suddenly on Friday February 1, 2008 in Orlando, Florida. Oties
Jordan was one of six children. He is preceded in death by William
Jordan Sr. (Father), Sarah Jordan (Mother). and William Jordan Jr.
(Brother). Brother Oties 3X was his name as a member of the Nation
of Islam. Brother Oties and Sister Hollen X were the sole owners of
Omar’s Ice Cream parlor at 12423 Superior Avenue in the early 60’s
and 70’s. Oties was a driver for Avis and Hertz rental cars. He was
a truck driver for the Mayflower Trucking Company. Oties worked as
an employee at Stouffer’s Frozen Foods in Solon, Ohio where he
retired in 1993. He leaves to mourn his passing four sisters Mary McGhee (nee
Jordan) and Jimmie Lee (Betty Jean) Baldwin (nee Jordan) of Orlando,
Florida, Elsie (Coute) Watkins (nee Jordan) of Euclid, Ohio, and
Isabella (Joan) Jordan of Orlando, Florida. Oties Jordan fell in
love and married Hollen G. Jordan (nee Taylor) of Sawyerville,
Alabama on May 2, 1953 in Greensboro, Alabama. This union was
blessed with six children. A. Marie Hughley (Sherman) of Maple
Heights, Ohio, Shirley J. Seay (Robert) of Bratenahl, Ohio, Victor
D. Jordan of South Euclid, Ohio, Joseph C. Jordan (Penny) of
Cleveland, Ohio, Oties Jordan Jr. (Sylvia) of Cleveland, Ohio, and
Omar Jordan of Cleveland Ohio. Oties was blessed with another
daughter Fatiha Jones of Rochester, New York. Oties Jordan has been blessed with twenty-five grandchildren;
twenty-three great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins, and friends.
Robin Jordan
(December 13, 1965 - August 2, 2007)
Robin
Jordan was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 13, 1965. She was
the fourth of five children born to Emma and Robert Walker, Jr. Her
parents as well as one sibling, Lenore Moore, preceded her in
death. Robin was educated
through the Cleveland Public School System. She graduated from John
Adams High School and later attended Walsh College. Robin married
Carlos Jordan and, because of her love for him, converted to
Catholicism. To their union two children were born - Robin Chaneise
Marie and Carlos Jordan II.
Robin worked
diligently and faithfully since 1991 at the Federal Building in
Cleveland at DFAS. There she made many friends. Robin later met
Donald Phillips and to that loving union Donald Phillips II was
born. Robin was a very
hardworking, proud, and caring woman. She loved her children with
all her heart and soul. She loved summer vacationing trips with her
children as well as watching her children at their sports and school
activities. Robin was a very loving, tender and devoted mother. Robin lost her
lifelong battle with Sickle Cell Anemia and departed this life to be
with the Lord on August 2, 2007. She leaves to cherish her memory
three loving children, Carlos II (14 years old), Robin II (13 years
old) and Donald II (3 years old); three siblings, Brenda Moore
Nichols of Maple Heights, Ohio, Laverne Moore of Cleveland, Ohio and
Ronald Walker of Cleveland, Ohio; as well as a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, other loving relatives and friends.
Henry T. Joyner
(July 26, 1923 - June 10, 2007)
Henry Therando
Joyner was born on July 26, 1923 in Winston Salem, North Carolina to
the union of William and Annie Bell (nee More) Joyner. While in
North Carolina, Henry accepted Christ into his life and received his
early school education. On December 30, 1943
Henry enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served as a Technician
Fourth Grade in the 90th Military Police Company. On
March 29, 1947 in Fort Dix, New Jersey he was honorably discharged. After his time
served in the Army and after hearing of job opportunities, Henry
moved to Cleveland, Ohio. While here and through her cousin, Henry
met the love of his life - Willie Mae Campbell. Once they saw each
other they knew that they were meant to be and decided to get
married on February 16, 1958. To their loving union four children
were born – Claricia, Charles, Henry Jr. and Gerome. Henry, who was a
member of Faith Temple Church of God, worked in the construction
industry as a Laborer in the Laborers Union 310 for over 40 years.
He had a jolly, outgoing and generous spirit and was very supportive
of family and friends. In his past time, he enjoyed playing cards,
baking cakes and cooking fried apples! At 11:00am on June
10, 2007, Henry departed this life. He is preceded in death by his
parents; one son, Henry Joyner, Jr.; his four sisters, Mintoria
Joyner, Margarel Braswell, Thelma James and Anna Bell Stevenson; and
his two brothers, Norman Joyner and Herman Joyner. Those who are left
to cherish his memory are his loving wife Willie Mae Joyner;
children, Claricia Tate (Fred) of Macedonia, Ohio, Charles Joyner of
Cleveland, Ohio, Gerome Joyner of Cleveland, Ohio, and Devon Rose
of Richmond Heights, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Tracy Joyner, Kevin
Laster, Katrina Joyner, Henry Joyner III, William Ray, TiEast
Carroll, LaTonya Joyner, Candi Joyner and Andrea Joyner; twenty-one
great–grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends.
