Deacon Troy Lee Jones Jr. transitioned to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 19, 2020. He was born in Jackson, MS to Arner T. Powe and Troy Jones Sr. on February 15, 1931. He came to Akron, OH as a young boy to live with his aunt Lugenia Powe (Aunt Babe), with his mother and brother following behind closely. He was educated in the Akron Public School system, going from McEbright Elementary, then on to Garfield High School. Upon completion of the11^th grade, he enlisted into the United States Navy during the Korean conflict. Deacon Jones was a hard worker, working various jobs before being hired at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company as a tire builder, retiring after 41 years of service.

Troy met Genell Dorsey in south Akron. After a small courtship, the two were married on June 11, 1957, and that union lasted 51 years, remaining faithful until her death in 2008. Deacon Jones was an excellent provider to his three children Vicki, Geoffrey, and Rhonda Michelle.

He was a man of great faith. He was baptized and joined the First Apostolic Faith Church. He took his walk with Christ very seriously and was appointed the position of Deacon under the leadership of Bishop Francis L. Smith. He was a prayer warrior, Soldier of the Cross, and attended Wednesday Bible class. Deacon Jones had a humble spirit and he was a gentle giant. It is no doubt that the Lord said, “Well done thy good and faithful servant.”

He was proceeded in death by parents Arner T. (John) Warren, brother Arlandus T. Jones; wife, Genell Jones; daughter Rhonda Jones; and great-granddaughter Brianna White.

He leaves to cherish his memory daughter, Vicki (Keith) Lee; son, Geoffrey (Beverly) Jones; granddaughters, whom he raised, Tequia and Veronda Jones; other grandchildren, Merandous (Kenneth) Hood, Geoffrey Jr., Brandon, Keith II, Karen, Kristin, Kory, and special granddaughter, Teresa Gregory; 25 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; spiritual sister, Dr. Mamie Toole; Godson, Rayshawn Cole; devoted caregivers, Billy Powe, Tracy Crockett, Vicky Davis, Deborah Vaughn, and Veda Burgan, and a host of nieces, nephews, neighbors, other relatives, and friends.