Reverend Russell Jones

Obituary For Reverend Russell Jones

Reverend Russell Jones

Age 82, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his beloved wife on October 14th.

Russell Jones was born January 7, 1939 in Covington, Tennessee to the late Russell and Lina Jones. He lived a full and vibrant life. Russell held an unwavering faith in God, which he shared with those around him. He was a loyal and dedicated worker for Knox County Schools, where he retired in 1999. In addition to being a loving husband, Russell was a passionate cook, loved to hunt and spend time with his family.

Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Emmett, Rodger, William, Casey and Steve Jones; sisters, Lois Hendricks and Nancy Jones. Russell will be remembered by his loving wife of 54 years, Minnie Ann (Dickey) Jones; children, Vincent Jones, Kenneth Dickey, Teresa Stokes, Sharon Kimbrough; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren; sisters, Doris Roper, Helen Bejide and Lina Jones; sisters-in-law, Annie and Remy Jones; cherished cousin Myrtle Adams and a host of extended family members and friends.

The family would like to thank UT Hospice Services for the compassionate care that was provided during this difficult time.

The family will receive on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. with the Celebration of Service to begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Dexter Jordan officiating.

The final resting place will be held at New Grey Cemetery immediately following the service. A dove release will conclude the service in his honor.

The family respectively asks that masks be worn and social distancing be practiced.

Unity Mortuary is honored to serve this family. www.unitymortuary1979.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Green McAdoo Cultural Center, P.O. Box 1214, Clinton, TN 37717 or greenmcadoo.org.