Jon Speaks

Obituary For Jon Speaks

Jon Kevin Speaks, the son of the late Susie B. Washington Speaks and the late Thomas Speaks Sr., was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

From birth, he was known to family by his middle name, Kevin. His friends and others called him Jon.

Jon Kevin attended the Harrisburg School System, attending elementary school at Benjamin Franklin and graduating from Harrisburg High School.

In his earlier years, he worked at Goodwill and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Farm Show Complex.

He loved all sports. In his youth, he played midget baseball and enjoyed going fishing with his older brother Danny. Throughout his life, he cheered on his favorite football team the Miami Dolphins. He also enjoyed music from the 70s and 80s, known for his large collection of 8-track and cassette tapes.

Jon Kevin was a quiet kind hearted soul who loved his family and helped many of his friends in their times of need. His quiet strength and kindness will always be remembered by those who knew him. He touched so many lives and will be deeply missed. His family and friends are thankful for every moment they had with him, even the unspoken ones.

On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Jon Kevin Speaks transitioned into eternal life.

In addition to his parents, his brother, Daniel Speaks and his nephew, Eric Harrison, preceded Jon Kevin into eternal life. To celebrate his life and cherish the precious moments of their lives together, he leaves his siblings, Charlene Speaks, Thomas Speaks Jr., Yolanda Williams and Diana Speaks; brother-in-law, Vincent Williams; nieces, Toran Speaks, Danyel Speaks, Tanisha Fallings, Jennette Harrison and Shari Williams; nephews, Michael Speaks, Daniel R. Speaks, Nathanial Speaks and Vincent Williams Jr.; grand-nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

His life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in the Chapel of the Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton with viewing and visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and burial in William Howard Day Cemetery.

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