Joe Jake Jones

Joe Jake Jones departed this life on October 1, 2014 in his Clifton, Tennessee residence at the age of 75 years, 3 Months, 17 Days. He was born June 14, 1939, the son of the late William Alfred and Delia Conway Jones.

He was united in marriage to Robbin Ellen Smith on April 26, 1959, who survives.

Mr. Jones served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Parsons, Tennessee and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a Baptist Minister for 52 years in the states of Tennessee, Mississippi, Illinois, and Michigan, restoring many churches in those areas. He loved to read and hunt, and his pastimes included woodworking, crafts, and writing. He loved everyone and had compassion for lost souls. For the past 12 years, Mr. Jones lived in the Clifton, Tennessee area.

In addition to his wife, Robbin of 55 years, he is survived by his daughter, Christy Jones Howard and her husband, Jeffrey, of Warren, Michigan; four nieces, Sherry, Diane, Mitzi, and Susan; two nephews, Bill and Larry; seven grandchildren, Joseph Robert, Rachel Brandalyn, Jessica Kristen, Benjamin Adam, Nicholas William, Hannah Claire, and Zachary Jeremiah; and four great-grandchildren, Angelique Elizabeth, Isabella Grace, Blake James, and Katelyn Ella.

In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by one son, Jeffery Jones; one brother, William Dan Jones; and one sister, Virginia Townsend.

Memorial Donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.322 Eighth Avenue,
New York, NY 10001