Jerry Duane Jones, was born on April 14, 1964 to Woodrow Johnson, Sr, and Johnny Mae Jones. Jerry was a loving father, brother, and a devoted friend. Jerry attended Escambia County High School, where he played basketball, football and did some swimming. He loved to go fishing.Jerry was employed at Frates Construction in Leland Mississippi.

He transitioned from time to eternity on September 28, 2018 and was preceded in death by his brother, Royald Keith Jones.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories; a daughter, Jerrica Jones; six sisters: Kenya (Grady) Betts of Pensacola, Florida, Lynn Johnson of Atmore, Alabama, Phyllis Johnson of Clarksville, Tennessee, Erica Johnson of Chicago, Illinois, Theresa Johnson of Chicago, Illinois, Joyce Johnson of Chicago, Illinois; two brothers: Woodrow “Rusty” Johnson of Atmore, Alabama, and Wenslo Johnson of Chicago, Illinois; a devoted partner, Brenda Thornton of Greenville, Mississippi; special cousins: Cassandra Henderson, Beulah, Lillie Boose, Tinnie Gray, Sondjra Gray and Cecelia Jones; two special friends: Greg Sims and Michael Henderson and a host of nieces nephews other relatives and friends. Funeral Services was held on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Mayberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Willie Pettaway, Presiding Eulogist.