William Edward "Will" Jones

JONES, Mr. William E. "Will" - Age 71, passed away, Friday, March 1, 2013 at his residence. Family hour 12:30PM Friday March 8, 2013 at Door of Faith Christian Church, 511 S. Sanford St., with funeral service commencing immediately at 1:00PM. Pastor Earl O. Crump, officiating. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery, 878 N. Perry St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 12:30PM Friday. Mr. Jones will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., and may be viewed from 2-8PM Thursday. Mr. William Edward Jones was born on June 2, 1941 in Paulding, Mississippi, to the late Acie and Eunice Jones. On March 1st he departed this life and entered into eternal rest. He was a member of Door of Faith Christian Church and attended until his illness inhibited him. Will’s employment history included working at John C. Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. In 1968, he left Picayune, Mississippi and traveled north to begin his career in the automotive industry at General Motors. Initially he was employed at Truck and Bus, thereafter Fisher Body and later transferring to Lake Orion Plant where he retired after 25.5 years of service on August 1, 1996. His exceptional work ethics earned him recognition of perfect attendance upon retiring. Will’s Charismatic personality gained him admiration among friends which flourished into family like relationships that he cherished. This camaraderie led to many celebrations, including picnics, fish fry’s and countless after work socials. His ingenuity and linguistic abilities allowed him to challenge life adversities despite having only a few years of formal education. In fact this never discouraged him from traveling or excelling in new adventures. He has coined countless “Will Jones quotes” that entertained us all. Almost settling with having four beautiful girls, God granted his wish to have a son. Surprisingly, he succeeded with twins a boy and yet another girl, William Jr. and Belinda. Will was best known as the proud owner of a 1973 Buick Electra 225 nick named “the Duce and a Quarter” or simply “The Duce.” His pleasures included being with his family and friends, helping others fix things, detailing and cruising around in his car. Over his life span he acquired several nick names; “Will,” “Bill,” “Will T,” “Papa” and the man who washed his car in the winter. Mr. Jones leaves beautiful memories to his devoted wife of 54 years of marriage, Willean; six children, Frances Jones (Jim), Wanda (Jimmy) Crump, Sheila (Travis) Moore, Debra Jones (Ismael), William (Ayesha) Jones Jr. and Belinda (Eric) Ivory; four grandchildren, Aiesha, Amber, Travon, Caleb and Caley; one great-grandson, Ashton; his beloved younger and last surviving sibling, Connie (Sam) Williams of Stringer, MS; and a host of nieces and nephews; special friends, Vern Antwine, Jessie Jackson, Robert Jackson, and Gary Tiller. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his one grand-child, Travis Moore II; and eleven siblings: nine sibling brothers, John Allen, Chalmers, Ce Ce, Charles Henry, Sam, Richard, Albert, Moses, Lex Henry, Acie Jr.; and two sisters, Mary Lee Bolton, and Adeiline Heidelburg.

William Edward "Will" Jones

June 8, 1942 - March 1, 2013