Preston Jones was born on November 4, 1935, in Jackson County, Florida to Henry and Ethel Jones. He spent approximately a third of his life in Bascom, Florida, a third in Brooklyn, New York and a third in Clearwater, Florida.

He is predeceased by his sons, Harbah Jones and Christopher (Boobie), sisters, Karweemah, Vera and Little Rean, and brothers, Cleveland, LeAndrew and Amyer.

Preston left an impression on many people, to include…

Wife: Georgia Jones

Son: Malik Jones

Ex-wife: Bertha Jones

Sons: Preston Jones (Sheila) of New Orleans, Louisiana; David, Mark (Kathy) and Calvin of New York; and Mossa Ali of Clearwater, Florida

Daughters: Loteefah of New York, Edith and Bertha Lue of Clearwater, Florida; and his son, Derick Jones of New York.

Brothers: Oscar and Wiley

Sister: Victoria

A host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Public Viewing - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Smith Young Funeral Home, 1005 Howard Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756.

Celebration of Life Service - 6:00 p.m. at Smith Young Funeral Home, 1005 Howard Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756.