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Kerry Jones Obituary

JONES, KERRY RANDALL, 42 Dunnellon - Funeral Services for Mr. Kerry Randall Jones, 42, educator, will be held Saturday, January 27, 2007 at First Bethel Missionary Baptist Church at 1 p.m. with Rev. Nathaniel Rawls, Pastor, Rev. Carl Gadson, Eulogy. Burial will be in Dunnellon Community Cemetery under the direction of "Your Friends Who Care" CUNNINGHAM'S FUNERAL CARE. Mr. Jones was born on February 16, 1964 in Inverness, FL to Willie "Bill" Jones and Alma Nelson (deceased) and passed away on January 18, 2007. He graduated from Dunnellon High School (1982), Central Florida Community College (1985) and Florida State University (Masters Degree 1989). He was a member of Union Missionary Baptist Church where he was Trustee, Minister of Music, Youth Director, and Vacation Bible School Director. He was a also a member of Concerned Citizens for Chatmire, Inc. (President), National Education Association, and Florida State University Alumni. He is survived by his father, Willie Jones (Doris) of Chiefland; five brothers, Thessalonians Nelson (Rosemary) of Pensacola, Wall Nelson of Tampa, Michael Nelson (Mary) of Dunnellon, Christopher Jones (Amy) of Chiefland, and Craig Jones (Carla) of Chiefland; three sisters, Cathy Redd of Dunnellon, Joyce Moody (Robin) of Newport News, VA., and Shellene Grimes (Keith) of Portsmouth, VA; seven nephews, Aahking Frazier, Wallace "JR" Nelson, Jr., Damien Redd, Jamal Grimes (Di'Aundra), Kristofer Grimes, Jasine Nelson and Tyrese Nelson; nine nieces, Sabrina Nelson, Tandra Nelson, Wynonnia "Jeannie" Jackson (Gregory), Shomeria Hopson (Kerry), Xica Nelson, Stephani Rucker, Kendra Grimes, Chelsea Redd, and Keisha Grimes; nine great nephews, Joseph Simmons, DeShawn Washington, Rodney Washington, Keontate Hopson, Kerry Hopson, Jr., Devin Jones, Cory Jones, Jared Jones and Joshua Grimes; six great nieces, Ashkeya Frazier, Destiny Redmond, Kalia Frazier, Brianna Frazier, Tylena Frazier (deceased), and Talliana Nelson; uncles, Eugene & Leo Cox (Celestine), and Ruben Jones (Thelma); aunts, Georgie Wilson and Mary Jones of Crystal River; surrogate father to many youth; best friend, Barbara Lawrence; family pets, Lucky & Simba; dedicated caretakers, Annie Bell Morris, Ernestine Morris, Elizabeth Jefferson, Bridgett Cox, Peggy Chesteen, Marion Gadson, Cassandra Byrd, and Helen Wilson; and a host of cousins, trusted confidants, sorrowing friends and co-workers. Visitation will be Friday January 26, 2007 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Wake at Union Missionary Baptist Church from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at the church from 11 a.m. until service hour. No viewing after the eulogy.

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Published by Ocala Star-Banner from Jan. 25 to Jan. 27, 2007.

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Don Tyler

February 3, 2007

To the family of Kerry Jones:
Kerry was one of my students at CFCC and sang in my choir, Variations. What a wonderful young man he was!
My wife, Doris, and I were certainly shocked to hear of his untimely passing.

Rhonda Gilbert

January 29, 2007

To the family of Kerry Jones,

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Kerry has done so much for the community of Chatmire and Dunnellon. He's really inspired me to do more for my hometown also. His works has spoken for him. It was evident by the number of people at his funeral. Another angel has gone home to be with the Lord. May you find comfort in the presence of the Lord.
Love, The Gilbert Family

Michele Franklin Yovanovich

January 27, 2007

We sang together at CFCC, Variations. Those years were so wonderful. We laughed so much and enjoyed life and time together as a group. Kerry was a memorable leader in every way. He was loved by all and will be missed.

Shavonda Thomas

January 26, 2007

May God Bless You and Your Family and Keep you In His Prayers. The Thomas Family.

Twain Nelson

January 26, 2007

To the family, in times like these its hard to find words that will ease the pain of loosing a loved one however, in times like these you MUST look to the hills from whence cometh your help, all your help comes from the lord. From the Class of 1982.

Milynda Mercer

January 26, 2007

May God Bless and keep you Kerry's family forever in His care. Try everyday to live up to the standard Kerry set for life and to show the love of God to others as he did and we will all meet him again some day

Anita Williams

January 26, 2007

Praise the Lord God Almighty, for he is worthy of our prasies regardless of the situation. To the family, be thankful to God that he allowed Kerry to be among you as long as he was. God is in control and all our days are numbered. Kerry will certainly be missed by all who knew and loved him. I for one loved his music and his singing. My prayers are with you.

Cherrlyn Williams / Family

January 26, 2007

With my deepest sympathy. Kerry will
be missed from the churches and community.

Cherrlyn Williams
Family

Rev. Dwayne L. Williams

January 25, 2007

May your memories help to ease the grief and loss you feel.
Though sadness lasts awhile when those we love depart, But in time, the love of God will bring new peace to fill your heart.
Mt. Olive Baptist Church Family of Summerfield, Florida.

Kassier Kyler-Merchant

January 25, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family,
Kerry will be missed by all who knew him. To me, he was my dearest of friend. In thirty years, i can never remember a time where we ever had a disagreement about anything. He was alwas there to listen and make you laugh. although, we didn't see each often, we always kept in touch. I know he is in a better place now because he is with God! I know one day, we will see each other again. So family, never forget to say, I love you to one another because you never know if it will be your last time seeing each other. For the time is of the essence, the Lord is soon to come. Be ready!

Rufus Johnson

January 25, 2007

We are sorry to hear of the lost to the Jones and Nelson families. God never make a mistake, and remember to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I will always remember Kerry playing the keyboard during my revival at First Bethel. So I say keep your eyes on the hills.

Rev. Rufus C. Johnson
Jenkins Chapel MBC
Pastor

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