Howard L. Jones Sr.

Howard Lawrence Jones Sr., son of George and Roseanna Lawson Jones was born June 15, 1937 in Meadville, PA.

Howard attended Meadville High School and graduated in 1957. He was married to Janet Nolen and from that union had four children.

Howard moved to Akron, Ohio to take a truck driving job where he lived the remainder of his life. He worked for several food chains as a Chief Meat Inspector. He retired from American Seaway Foods (Giant Eagle) in 2000.

Howards’ passion for cars led him to own and operate Triple J’s Front Motors for over 45 years. He repaired, recycled and sold cars to many people in the Akron area and beyond. Howard was also an avid sports fan. His favorite teams were Ohio State, Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians.

At a very young age, Howard accepted Christ at his home church, Bethel A.M.E., in Meadville PA. Howard attended several churches in Akron before becoming a faithful member of Faith Temple Church of the Living God. He served as a Steward, Mission worker and had a strong passion for the food bank at the church.

Howard loved his family and attended his Wilson Family reunions every year for over 57 years. He also attended the Roberts family reunions over the years. Howard enjoyed having conversations with people and never met a stranger and that’s how he met Kathey Swain, his loving significant other for over 24 years!

Howard was preceded in death by his parents, George and Roseanna Jones; sisters Mary Jones, Caroline Lomax, and Katherine (Cassie) Bynum; sons-in-laws Donald Corbin, Raymond Lawson and Lewis Johnson. Antonio Roberts

Howard leaves to cherish his memories, his significant other 24 years Kathey Swain, children Carmen Corbin of Monroe NC, Janice Lawson of Cleveland Ohio, Howard Jones Jr. of Akron Ohio, Robin Johnson of Toledo Ohio, LaTonya (Clayton) Johnson of Columbus Ohio and Deo Swain of the home; sister Shirley (Rafe) Keys of Erie PA; grandchildren (Dawn, Courtney, Erica and Elijah); Four great-grandchildren and a host of nieces,nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.