Mr. Michael A. Jones , 63, was received into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday, January 8, 2021 at home, in Alcoa, Tn. Born January 26,1957 to Jesse and Marie Jones of Alcoa Tennessee. Michael was a member of Bethel Baptist Church growing up as a child. He joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church as an adult under the Pastoral leadership of Elder Joe Colquitt.
Michael was an athlete at Alcoa High School where he played baseball and was very good at the game which his father Jesse Jones taught him so well. He accepted a scholarship to play baseball at East Tennessee State University.
Michael was married to Trula Jones Blackmon. To this union were born two sons Derrick L. Jones of Cookeville, Tn and Darrian L. Jones Alcoa, Tn. Michael loved his sons Derrick and Darrian they were his heart. He attended numerous sporting events supporting them and encouraging them to work hard. Michael loved his daughter-in-law Bethany, and granddaughter, Aly Jones of Cookeville, TN and she loved her some "Papa Mike".
Michael is preceded in death by his loving parents, Jesse Lee and Marie H. Jones, his siblings Linda M. Jones, John Henry, Shirley Ann, and Larry Lee, Sr.; his sister-in-law, Beverly H. Jones, and cousins Emma Miller and Rev. Ralph Miller, Sr, and Rev. Ralph Miller, Jr.
Michael loved his family, he leaves to cherish his legacy of memories his sons, Derrick (Bethany) Jones, Cookeville, Tn, Darrian L. Jones, Alcoa, Tn, and Felecia Jordan, Alcoa, Tn whom he loved like a daughter, and his loving granddaughter Aly Jones, Cookeville,TN brothers Jesse Lee Jr, Maryland, Barry Phillip (Frances), Ohio, Rosalyn Katrina, Atlanta, Sherry (Niven) Piper, Alcoa, Tn, many nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends Thursday January 14, 2021 from 12:30-1:00 p.m. Funeral service to follow. Interment will follow service at Sherwood Gardens. Due to COVID 19 Social distancing and mask required. Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home. www.foothillsfh.com
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