Melvin Donyea Jones

May 1, 1981 - June 20, 2018

Melvin Donyea Jones was born to Melvin and Katherine Jones on the 1st day of May 1981. He was quite an athlete-Football (Rookie of the Year)/Track (Down State 3rd plc 100 yrds -meter) /Tae Kwon Do Championship (1st plc). Merit the Honor Roll in all grades of schooling. Melvin attended Jessie Owen Academy Elementary Magnet School from 1st thru 3rd grades, Edgar Allen Poe Academy Elementary Magnet School from 4 thru 6th grades, Whitney Young Magnet High School from 7th – 12 grades (As a freshman he tutored math to his upper classmates) advocated in many outstanding projects. Michigan State University – studying Engineering and University of Chicago where he received his Masters degree. SOMETHING ABOUT “MANN” He knows his parent’s religion as Jehovah’s Witnesses was of the upmost importance in their lives. During family worship evenings/periodic talks and years of studying the Bible (on/off) he made spiritual progress but struggled to uphold Bible standards. Our joy with that is he believed in his heart that Jehovah is the only true God. He also loved his family and was close to his cousins. “Always looking for reasons to gather together”. He said to me, his personal goal as a project manager pursuing his own business someday was the most exciting accomplishment in his eyes. On June 20, 2018 Melvin fell asleep in death. Words cannot express our loss. He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving father and mother, Melvin and Katherine Jones and a host of (mothers/fathers), uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.