Deacon Robert Earl Jones

November 15, 1963 - April 12, 2020

JONES, Deacon Robert Earl - age 56, passed away, Sunday, April 12, 2020 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Oakland. Funeral service 11:00AM Tuesday, April 21, 2020 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 North Perry Street. Pr. Randolph Thomas, officiating. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery, 878 North Perry Street. Family and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home at 11:00AM. Mr. Jones will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home and may be viewed from 12noon-6:00PM Monday. Deacon Jones is survived by his wife, Marilyn V. Jones; children, Stacey Cartlidge, Robin Jones, David (Kaylon) Cartlidge, Robert Jones, Jr., Tyrece Jones and Travis (Theresa) Cartlidge; grandchildren, Alando, ReSean, Tyrie, Nasir, Tyrece Jr., Noah, Armani, Amari, Dakari, Autumn, Aminah, Theori, Aiden, Averi, Amir, Ja'Kobe, JamesTyrece Jr., Noah, Armani, Amari, Dakari, Autumn, Amina and Syvanna; siblings, Bobby, Donald, Danney and Dedarue; Godchildren, Evonte and Breon; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Deacon Jones is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Elizabeth Patrick; and siblings, Vanessa and Billie. At Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, we value the safety and health of our customers, staff and the general public. Therefore, we will adhere to EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2020-11 issued by our Governor Gretchen Whitmer, regarding assemblages in the wake of the unprecedented health challenge our state and nation is facing. The Executive Order is as follows:Acting under the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, I order the following: 1. Beginning on April 10, 2020 at 9:00 am, and continuing through May 1, 2020 at 5:00 pm, all assemblages of more than 10 people in a single indoor shared space and all events of more than 10 people are prohibited in this state. A single indoor shared space includes but is not limited to a room, hall, cafeteria, auditorium, theater, or gallery. The prohibition on assemblages set forth in this section does not apply to: We do understand that this may pose a challenge to you and your family, but our dedicated staff is here to help guide you towards making the best decisions in memorializing your loved one.