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Kenneth Jones Obituary
Ken Jones grew up in Baltimore and served in the European Campaign of WWII as part of the 16th Armored Division. He rose to the rank of 1st Leutenant. After the war, he graduated from American University and Yale Divinity School. He began serving as an ordained pastor in Woodlawn, MD. He and his wife, Edlea K. Jones became missionaries to the Belgian Congo in 1956, and returned to the US in 1962.
His most significant ministry was as the pastor of Faith United Methodist Church in Rockville, MD where he served for ten years, bringing many innovations and grew the church to 1500 members. After retirement in 1986, he was named the Pastor Emeritus.
Jones was active in community life as a volunteer and leader. He was also active in Democratic Party circles in Montgomery County as Precinct Chairman.
His first wife, Edlea, was killed in a car accident in October of 1989. He married Larocca "Rocky" Tewell Swain in September of 1992. She died in 2016.
Jones is survived by three sons: the Rev. Jeffrey W. Jones, pastor of North Bethesda UMC and his wife, Elaine; the Rev. Dr. Bruce A. Jones, pastor of La Plata UMC and his wife, Dawn; and by Kelly S. Jones and his wife, Mary of Hudson, Ohio. He had ten grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at Faith United Methodist Church in Rockville, on Friday, November 10, at 2:00 PM. Interment of his ashes will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his name to the Faith United Methodist Church Foundation, Inc.
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Memories and Condolences
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Baltimore City College Alumni Association
September 26, 2021
Rev. Ken Jones', a former President of our Association, memory is perpetuated via his installation in the Baltimore City College Hall of Fame.
Jim & Linda Riggs
October 10, 2017
So very sorry for your loss. Ken was a lively enthusiastic person and a pleasure. He will be missed.
Albert "Bert" Lane
October 6, 2017
To the family of Ken Jones,
Dayna and I express our deepest sympathy to you on his death. I am truly thankful to have known him. May God grant you peace and comfort.
Bert Lane
Judy FrizBergeson
October 5, 2017
How I admired and enjoyed and learned from Ken! I met him through Edlea when she was librarian at the old Baltimore City Hospitals and I was at the Gerontology Research Center. She was SUCH a lovely lady. They were so good together. I went as the token Lutheran on Ken's mission trip to Zimbabwe where we worked on building a faculty house at African University and again to Russia where we looked for another mission project. We visited orphanages and nursing homes and got to stay with families there. Such incredible, meaningful, cherished memories. I believe that the Holy Spirit lived in Ken and Edlea and shone through them. After Edlea died, too young and tragically, Ken looked for and found another kindred spirit in Rocky. She too was a godly woman and excellent wife to Ken. Heaven is livelier now, with Ken there, laughing and praising God all the day long. What a joy he was to know! His family will miss him so much, I know. May stories he told and stories he created warm you. God bless you all.
Nancy Dorsey
October 4, 2017
It was such and honor to know you father. He was my Pastor at Faith Methodist Church back in the 70's. I would see him sometimes at car shows as my husband had a 55 Chevy. May you be comforted known that your father is with God now.
God Bless,
Nancy Dorsey
Nancy Dorsey
October 4, 2017
I am so pleased to have known your father. He was my Pastor at Faith Methodist Church back in the early 70's. My husband had a 55 Chevy and we would see him sometimes with his car at shows. My husband passed away four years ago. May God comfort you knowing that he is with God now.
God Bless,
Nancy Dorsey
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October 4, 2017
To the family of Kenneth Jones I would like to express my condolence to you may the God of comfort bring comfort to you with his right arm extended to you Isa.41:10
October 4, 2017
God Bless you Uncle Ken - we enjoyed our visits and talks with you over the years! Love from your niece Scottie and her son Cole.
Victor Castro
October 3, 2017
Though I have never met your Dad, in reading about him, blesses me. My condolences to the family and to you, Jeff and Elaine, for your loss. What a legacy. . . Your are both in our Hearts, Sheri and Victor
October 2, 2017
Sorry for your loss may you draw comfort from Gods word at Hosea 13:14. L Ohio
Joyce Williams Cafiero
October 1, 2017
My brother, Paul, and I went to St. Luke's, Woodlawn, when Rev. Jones was pastor. We were both influenced, as little children, by his messages from the pulpit, and his kindnesses when he talked with us. I remember discussing aspects of the scripture or his sermon, as the two of us kids walked home from church. Rev. Jones was an early teacher and role model for us. God's blessings on his family. Joyce M. Williams Cafiero
Eleanor Hawse
October 1, 2017
He was an extraordinary person. I was blessed to have him in my life for 45 years.
Steve Bowman
October 1, 2017
Saddened to read about your dad's passing, Jeff. He lived a unique, full, make-a-difference life. I always valued my interactions with him, especially at Mt. Vernon Place, and he created quite a legacy.
Ted Lingelbach
October 1, 2017
The Officers and Members of the Baltimore City College Alumni Association, Inc. regret the passing of Rev. Kenneth S. Jones Baltimore City College Class of 1937 and extend our sympathy to his family. Rev. Ken was a member of the Baltimore City College Hall of Fame, served as President of our alumni association in 2004, and exhibited the spirit that makes our school memorable.
Sarah Jane Taylor
October 1, 2017
Ken was pastor of St Lukes Woodlawn and was influential in my life and have many fine memories of him and the service during his life. My sympathy to his family and to the members of many churches and offices he served. He was an active member of the Woodlawn Volunteer fire department and if the siren blew off he would go. Fondly, Sarah Jane Sauter Taylor
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