Cornelius K. Jones Jr.

With much love spread and many memories shared, our beloved Cornelius accepted his angel's invitation into the kingdom on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Cooper Medical Center in Camden, New Jersey. As a result, our hearts are less bright but we know the heavens are filled with extra doses of love, joy, peace and laughter.

Cornelius Jones Jr. was born on Thursday, December 7, 1961 in Trenton, New Jersey to Phyllis Mary Jones and Cornelius Jones Sr. He remained in Trenton for most of his adult life before moving to Willingboro and Edgewater Park, NJ.

"Kevin" as he was affectionately called was educated in the Trenton public school system. He played Little League Baseball where he played all the positions. He also boxed for PAL Boxing Club at the Trenton Civic Center. After high school he entered the Army and he was a honorably discharged veteran. He started working prepping cars at an an early age while working with his father at their family owned and operated auto body shop. Kevin later worked at Maaco most of his adult life. After being employed by Maaco, Kevin relocated and worked for Carvana before he became ill.

In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing and watching the news. He also enjoyed watching sports, especially football. He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. His passion was playing the drums, and Cornelius played in several bands. He attended Trenton Deliverance Center where he was baptized at an early age. He loved the Lord. He was the real deal Holyfield, (in his voice)!

He was predeceased by his mother Phyllis Mary Jones; his two nieces Shakeila and Za'qua Jones.

Cornelius' memory will be cherished and forever remembered by his father Cornelius Jones Sr.; his daughter Keane' Clemons-Thomas (Louis) of Trenton, NJ; his son Jaquan Johnson of New York; two grandchildren Jah'lil Clemons and Louonni Thomas; three sisters Pamela Young (Mike), Patsy Chambers (Jerome) and Paula Jones; an aunt Anna Jones of Grenada, MS; his uncles Howard Jones of Louisville, KY and Casey Jones of Grenada, MS; a devoted friend Antonio Coppola; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives.

The family of the late Cornelius "Kevin Jones Jr., wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the many friends and loved ones who have provided comfort
during our time of bereavement, Each and every act of kindness has helped to ease our sorrow and remind us of the importance of friends, family and loved ones. May
God continue to bless you, as you have blessed us. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Keane' Clemons-Thomas and grandkids.

Funeral service will be 1pm Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Hughes Funeral Home, 324 Bellevue Ave,. Trenton, NJ 08618. Calling hours will be 11am until the time of service. Interment will be at Ewing Cemetery, Ewing, NJ.

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