Keith M. Jones, 60, of Ravenna, died Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at his home.
He was born April 24, 1955 in Ravenna to Alvin H. and Dorothy R. (Milton) Jones. He was a member of Spelman Chapel AME Church and served as an Associate Minister. Keith was the Chaplain of the Ravenna Police Department. He was a member of the Ravenna Elks. Keith was a passionate golfer and basketball coach. He was a community activist and loved to spend time with his family especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his children, Marlon (Brandy) Jones of Kent and Morgan Jones of Ravenna; grandchildren, Micah Jones, Makhi Jones, Ja'Hayla Jones, and Ky'Aire Jones; brothers, Donald Jones of Atlanta, GA and Leon Jones of Akron; sisters, Francesca Brumbley of Kent and Sandra Jones of Akron; sister-in-law, Ruth Jones of Lawrenceville, GA; godson, Lawrence Smith; and goddaughter, Nashay Kendrick;. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Malia Jones; his parents; sister, Maeliza Wright; and brothers, Karl L. Jones and Alvin H. Jones Jr.
Calling hours will be held 10:00AM - 12 Noon Saturday, February 20th at Spelman Chapel AME Church, 910 Walnut St. Kent with the funeral services following at Noon with Rev. Sydney Harris officiating. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, c/o Bissler & Sons Funeral Home, 628 W. Main Street, Kent, OH 44240.