Mr. Elisha Jones, Jr.

Elisha Jones, Jr., was born May 12, 1935, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Elisha Jones, Sr. and Melinda Woods-Jones. Both parents, stepmother Elvia Jones, two sisters, Eula Mae Clegg and Thelma Herron-Peachlyn, preceded him in death. Elisha Jones, Jr. grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from Douglass High School in 1954. After graduation, he went to work with his father at the Wilson Meat Processing Plant. Shortly after, he was drafted into the U.S. Army where he completed his obligation to the military. He returned to the Wilson Meat Processing plant and worked there until taking a position at Unit Auto Parts. In 1979, he was selected among the first group of workers to start the General Motors Assembly Plant in Oklahoma City. He worked there for 19 years and was a proud member of UAW Union Local 1999 until he retired. Upon retirement, Elisha worked for the church and for Sodexho Company which is a part of Oklahoma County’s Senior Nutrition Meals on Wheels Program. He accepted the Lord at an early age and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. In 1964, he was one of the original 103 organizers and became a charter member of the Faith Memorial Baptist Church under the Pastorate of the late Dr. M.A. Curry, Sr. He was a very faithful and devoted member who supported every auxiliary of the church. He was a member and one of the organizers of the “Men of Faith” Male Chorus, member of the Adult Music, Song Leader for Midweek Service, member of Almon & Neal Sunday School Class, and President of the Brotherhood for many years. Singing was his joy and he had a great love for his church, family, friends and his children and grandchildren, who were truly the “Apple of his Eye”. Elisha Jones, Jr. was called from the labor of this life into eternal rest on February 28, 2023, and leaves to celebrate his life and mourn his homegoing; one son, Gary (April) Jones; two daughters, Rhonda England-Jones and Andrea Jones; 3 sisters Mary Lee Williams, Zelma Carter, and Yvonne Rockwell; one brother Leroy Herron; 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends along with a special friend, Sherry Harding and her family who became a second family. --

Mr. Elisha Jones, Jr.

May 12, 1935 - February 28, 2023

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May 12, 1935 - February 28, 2023

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