Kevin Michael Jones

Kevin Michael Jones obituary, Corning, NY

Kevin Michael Jones

Kevin Jones Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Phillips Funeral Home - Corning on Oct. 25, 2025.

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Kevin Michael Jones, age 69 died on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at his home. He was born on December 17, 1954 at Corning Hospital to the late Robert Buzz and Hollis (Cassidy) Jones.
He is survived by his loving wife, Billie Jean Jones; children: Gregory Jones, Dennis (Amber) Jones and Patricia (Edward) Willingham; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Kevin was predeceased by his daughter, Elaina Jones; sister, Patricia Briggs; brother, Richard Jones; and daughter-in-law, Laura Jones.
Kevin was a graduate of Corning Painted Post West High School, class of 1973. He worked for Corning, Inc. from 1977 to 2012, retiring with 35 years of service. He was married to Billie Jean Turner on June 16, 1979 in Painted Post, NY.
He will be remembered for his love of the New York Yankees and New York Giants. In his spare time, he avidly attended high school football games to cheer on the youth. He collected sports memorabilia and enjoyed going on trips with his wife.
Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Phillips Funeral Home, 17 W. Pulteney St., Corning, NY. A funeral service will immediately follow at the funeral home at 12:00 pm, Celebrant Barb Rossi officiating. Burial will take place in the family plot in Chapel Knoll Cemetery, Painted Post, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Kevins name may be sent to the American Heart Association by visiting: www.heart.org or to the American Cancer Society by visiting: www.cancer.org.
Service Details
Visitation
When
Thursday, June 27th, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location
Phillips Funeral Home
Address
17 W. Pulteney Street
Corning, New York 14830
Funeral Service
When
Thursday, June 27th, 2024 12:00pm
Location
Phillips Funeral Home
Address
17 W. Pulteney Street
Corning, New York 14830
Interment
When
Thursday, June 27th, 2024 1:00pm
Location
Chapel Knoll Cemetery
Address
Victory Highway
Painted Post, New York 14870 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Kevin Michael Jones, please visit our Tree Store.

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