Jovan R. Jones

Jovan Rafeal Jones 38, of Gary, Indiana. He departed this life on July 24, 2025. Jovan was born on February 21, 1987. He graduated from West Side High School in 2005.

Jovan had many achievements and accomplishments, such as the Banneker Attendance Award, Multiple 21st Century Scholarship Awards, Runnin Rebels Scholarship Program, GearUp, Upward Bound Scholarship Program, Trio Program, Honor Roll , Muzicnet School of Music Outstanding Achievement in Piano, Reclamation and Restoration Ministries, INC. Manhood Training and Mentoring Crime Prevention Program, The Summer EXCEL Program, Interdisciplinary Cooperative Education School-to-Work Experience Program, Center for Talent and Development Midwest Talent Search for Young Students, CRANE AND FORKLIFT Certification, Recognition of Attending Radio Choir also Appreciation of Faithful Service - Prayer House of Faith Church. Jovan was preceded in death by Paternal lineage Great Grandparents Percy (Juanita) Howard ,Paternal Grandparents Bishop Frank J. (Patricia Almarita) Ellis Jr. and Maternal Great Grandparents -Annie M. Jones (James Winder ), Maternal Great Grandparents- Etta Bobbie Ford and J. Henderson, Maternal Grandparents Luther (Bessie Mae) Jones Sr, Maternal Uncle Luther Jones Jr.

He leaves to cherish his life, His loving parents Eddie (Bobbie Ann)Harvey. His sons Karrington Jones Jahari Jones, sisters Reina Raybon, and Almarita Mae. The *Love of his LIFE* Ashley Walker, his *Daughters in LOVE* Asia Clark, Amya Walker, Aubrey and Autumn Lewis, Godsister Rebcca Galinis, Uncles Louis (Eula) Winder, Bernard (Kay) Wellon, and Johnny Jones. Aunts, Dorothy (Alvin) Aikens, and Sharon (Turhan) Heard, and only nephew, Donovan McGuire Jr. Spiritual Grandmother Mother Mary Ann Williams Emerita-First Lady of Prayer House of Faith Church under the leadership of the late Bishop E.N. Williams, where his roots were strengthened in the faith of the word of God. Spiritual parents Timothy and Mary Lockett Sr. "Papa and Mama Lockett", Patricia (Pat-Pat) Jones and a host of cousins, and friends, who loved him dearly.

Jovan started working at an early age, where he built his skills in many different talents. Jovan's most recent employer was National Processing as a Crane Operator. Jovan was very proud of all his accomplishments past and present.

A few of Jovan's favorite phrases

-"Iron sharpens iron is a favorite common phrase".

-"A man 's man, a quiet thinker and great listener but loved loudly".

-"I always try to come into work happy because this is something I want to do. I want to learn more about it every day, and that makes me excited." (Insert from work acknowledgment).

His love for sports was top tier, from playing baseball for Westside, to pick up games of basketball at the local parks. Jovan watched all sports every season. He was a lover of music, playing the organ, piano (where he played at many churches), and drums. Protector of the people he loved. A peace maker. Our voice of reason, supportive, and fighter for the rights of others.

Committed to family and friends; he served God with all his heart. His life and legacy filled with service to all that he could reach, love. His laugh..., unique as his fingerprint.

" 7/24/25 is a DIVINE DRIVEN day I will always remember." Loving son, father, grandson, nephew, uncle, brother, and phenomenal friend. Fashionable and sneakerhead. He walked in his calling, and accepted his call to ministry in June of 2024. That moment marked a deep spiritual commitment that many witnessed and admired. He went on to preach his first sermon November 17, 2024 Titled "The Lord Is".

All Services Thursday August 7,2025 Wake 9:30a.m. Funeral 11:00a.m. at Williams Chapel C.O.G.I.C. 2201 Tennessee St. Gary,In. Burial Evergreen Cemetery Hobart,In. Professional Services Rendered by Powell Coleman Funeral Home.