Mr.David P. Jones's Obituary

Obituary For Mr.David P. Jones

Detroit, MI A homegoing celebration in honor of Mr. David Pinkney Jones will be held Saturday August 8, 2020 at 10am at the Jaylex Event Center, 2110 Glenwood Ave in Youngstown, OH. Mr.Jones departed this life on August 1, 2020 in Madison Heights, Michigan. He was born February 2, 1954 in Youngstown a son of Samuel and Katherine Pinkney Jones. He graduated from Ursuline High School in 1972 and his career began with the Youngstown steel mills. He later enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served from 1976-1980. Following an Honorable Discharge, he moved to Cleveland,Ohio and enrolled in Cuyahoga Community College majoring in business administration. He later moved to the Detroit Metropolitan area where he pursued a rewarding 35 year career in the fast food industry. He retired in 2018 as a Director of Franchise Development for the corporate office of Little Caesar Pizza. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him.

He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Ayanna (Frank) Etter, Davina Smith, Jerry (Patricia) Thomas, DeVon Ross ; his grandchildren, Michael Walker, Kwnisha Jerry Thoms, J-kisha Thomas, Caleb Wilson, Frank Etter II, DeVon Ross Jr, Skylar Ross; his siblings Cherylane Jones (Brian) Williams, Timothy (Sandra) Jones, Dr. Alison (Robert) Harmon, Annette Thomas, Sandra (Sam) Gilmore, Richard Smith, Darrell (Shondra) Thomas, Samuel Jones, Jr; his great- aunt, Geraldine Ingram; his aunts, Betty Pinkney, Willa Jones; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Katherine Pinkney Jones and Samuel Jones. The family will receive friends Saturday from 9:30 am until 10am. Please continue to follow the CDC recommendations by practicing social distancing .Guests are required to wear a facial covering or mask.

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Oak Missionary Baptist Church 320 Elk Street Youngstown, Ohio 44505 (330) 747-1672 Rev. Sylvia L. Jennings, Pastor
Condolence Jones Family
We,the Pastor, Officers and Congregation of Oak Missionary Baptist Church offer our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences in your time of bereavement for the loss of Brother David P. Jones. From the pain of the flesh, we must let go and humbly submit to our Creator and Sustainer who has seen fit to call our brother home. But in our spirit, we can shout Hallelujah for he has completed his assignment and is on his journey home. "For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." 2 Corinthians 5:1
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Rev. Sylvia L. Jennings DONE BY THE ORDER OF OAK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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