Name: Celebration of Life for Kenneth Earl Jones
Start: 2025-08-01T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-08-01T20:00:00.000Z
Location: First Baptist Church of Strawberry Plains

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 24, 2025.

Kenneth "Kenny" Jones, age 69, of New Market, TN, passed away peacefully at Fort Sanders Regional surrounded by his loving family early July 23, 2025. Kenny was a well known member of the community. An educator and coach in Jefferson County for 23 years, he was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Knoxville. He wore many hats in his life but the one he was most proud of was father and "granddaddy". Family was everything to Kenny. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ken and Mary Cate Jones, and maternal grandfather, Earl Cate. He is survived by his loving children Morgan Jones, Bryce (Jordan) Jones, and MollyCate (Joe) Day, grandchildren Paxton, Kingston, Leighton, Harper, Saylor and MaisynCate, siblings Carol (David) White and Tim Jones, and friend and former wife, Camille Jones, and lifelong friends, that are too many to name.

The family will have a Celebration of Life at First Baptist Church of Strawberry Plains on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maury Middle School Athletic Department.

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July 25, 2025

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Donnie Rimmer

Yesterday

Coach Jones was my 6th grade Social Studies and Football coach! I was privileged to have been taught and coached by him! He along with the other teachers at Maury middle school are prime examples of what a great teacher and friend should be! He was just an all around great guy and friend! He will be greatly missed!

Liz Bell

Yesterday

Coach Jones was my son, Jay Bell's, coach and teacher at Maury Middle and a friend to all our family. He was a dear man. I know he is resting now. I pray for comfort for his family.

Benjamin Schlechter

July 25, 2025

I was blessed to have Coach Jones as a teacher in the 6th grade at Maury. He was one of many that exemplified what a teacher and coach should be. I am sure that he and Mr. Bettis are having a wonderful time in eternity. My prayers will be with the family.

Kymberly Mixson

July 25, 2025

Sending our love! -Kym, Cameron, Brayden, and Bryleigh Mixson

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Noel and Connie Yarborough

July 25, 2025

Prayers for the family of a well loved man, coach and educator.

Janie Slaton

July 25, 2025

Kenny is so dear to our family. Jim and I taught with him. He coached Maury Middle football with Jim. Our children Evan and Deke both loved him as their teacher. Many Maury faculty and students are grieving the loss of a teacher educator. I know Kenny was so proud of his children and grand children. He loved Carol so much. My love and prayers are with all who are mourning our loss. Kenny is now using strong legs to run and greet his heavenly family. He is pain free and all smiles. We love you!

Joyce Rhea

July 25, 2025

So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Prayers for comfort for the family.

Bev Helton

July 25, 2025

Many memories from Maury Middle School. Condolences to the family of Kenny Jones. Bev and Wayne Helton

Tonya Thornton Moyers

July 25, 2025

My sincere condolences to each of the family members. I´m praying for each of you Ken. He was a wonderful man, and friend. Psalms 121.
Tonya Thornton Moyers

Margaret Joy Burnette

July 25, 2025

Condolences to all the family. Loved him, his parents and siblings who contributed so much to the community.

Lloyd Solomon

July 25, 2025

Kenny and his family were much loved in the community.

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