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Kenyon Jones Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

KENYON R. JONES Kenyon R. Jones, 27, passed away at his home, in Villa Rica on Friday, August 19, 2005. Kenyon was born October 12, 1977 in Augusta, Georgia to Roy Minor and the late Theresa Jones Minor. He was raised in Savannah, Georgia where he attended Chatham County Public Schools. He graduated from Beach High School in 1995. Kenyon who loved and excelled in high school basketball received a basketball scholarship from the University of California at Berkeley. He attended Berkeley for three years before transferring to the University of San Francisco where he majored in history and starred in basketball, and where he was named MVP of the West Coast Conference in 1999-2000. Kenyon will always be remembered for his humorous personality and his heart for helping others. In addition to his father, Kenyon is survived by his loving wife, Porsha; his son, Kyree; one sister, three step-brothers, one step-sister and his step-mother. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 from 1:00 - 6:30 p,m. and the Wake from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Duane A. Jackson Mortuary on 602 Newnan Rd., Carrollton, GA. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Victorious Believers Ministries on Hwy. 61, Carrollton, GA.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Aug. 24, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenyon Jones

22 Entries

Darrell Tucker

April 17, 2024

Here we are many years later after the Lord called you home. It was a pleasure sharing the court with you and they say Hindsight is 20/20. If I knew then what I know now I would tell you how great you really were on and off the court. Yours truly.

Darrell "Tuck" Tucker

Annie Lomax-Juanso

September 9, 2005

My family and I were very sorry to hear of Kenyon,s death from my son who lives in Oakland,Ca. We will keep you in our prayers.

Russ, Jen, & Oliver Hinder

September 1, 2005

Kenyon was one of the sweetest, funniest, coolest guys I have ever known or played with. He made my life at USF a million times better and we feel privileged to have known him. Our love and prayers go to Porsha, Kyree, and the rest of the family.

Jose Bodipo-Memba

August 25, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out Porsha, Kyree, and all of Kenyon's extended family and friends. I know that I feel blessed to have known him during college. He made every practice fun and always had a great sense of humor. I know he is in heaven now making the angels smile.

Paula V. Tate

August 24, 2005

Deepest sympathy to you and your family. Trust in God...only he can see you through. (I am Tracee Jones' Aunt.)

Sondra Griffin

August 24, 2005

I can recall sitting in the stands with his Mom watching as he played basketball for Beach High School. She was so proud of him. He was a very nice young man, and a good friend to his classmates. Sometimes we can't understand why things happen, but God has a plan for all of us. I am wishing God's comfort for you and your Family. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.(Matthew 5:4) May it be a source of inner strength to know that there's a loving God watching over you, and He'll stay close by your side throughout this time of need. He and his Mom will be greatly missed.

Min. Frankie Campbell

August 24, 2005

To the family of Kenyon, we're praying that God will comfort you during your time of bereavement. I am Torrance Jones Mother-in-law. Be strong, because "The Battle Is Not Yours, It's The Lord's."

Stacie ("Buffy") Evans

August 24, 2005

My prayers are with the Jones family during your time of bereavement. Continue to hold to God, and he will see you through.

Catherine White

August 24, 2005

To the Family of Kenyon, Yahweh knows all, and his will, will be done. My son Donald Little and Destiney express the deepest regrets of your loss, but a brighter day is coming

Erika Griffin

August 24, 2005

I will always remember Kenyon, not only for his great sportsmanship and as a classmate-but as a friend. He was always so very nice and kept me laughing and smiling on my worst days in high school. He was truly one of my favorite people and he will be missed greatly.

I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. John 14:18

May you find comfort in God's words and in the knowledge that others sympathize with you in your loss.

Willie ingram

August 24, 2005

May god be with you and your family doing this time. The Ingram family

lakeisha hamilton-king

August 24, 2005

I can vividly remember Kenyon's funny laugh as we walked the halls of Beach High School. I will never forget his youthful innocence even as we prepared to graduate. Kenyon was a great person and kept a smile on his face and the face of others.

marilyn wyatt

August 24, 2005

To God be the Glory. Kenyon i'm sure was as beautiful a person as he was a child of God. I didn't know him as most did, but I do know that we are family in the lineage of Christ. I will be praying for the family and I pray that you will all keep your head up and continue to look to the hills from whence cometh your help, for it truly does come from the Lord. Be blessed.

EDNA WILLIAMS

August 24, 2005

RIP MY FELLOW BULLDOG BROTHER.TO THE MINOR-JONES FAMILY TRUST IN THE LORD TO GET THROUGH THIS SAD TIME.REMEMBER THE GREAT TIMES AND YOUR DAYS WILL SURELY GO A LOT SMOOTHER.GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU.

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