Mr. Montel L. Jones Jr.

Montel Linell Jones Jr. was born April 1, 1950 to the Union of Montel

and Lillian Jones, who preceded him in death. Montel found God at an

early age; he was in the Baby Ward choir founded by his grandmother Ruth

Billingsley at Temple Baptist Church. While attending East High School,

Montel was a member of the jazz band where he played the saxophone and

the cello. Montel's favorite artist that he loved to listen to were Led Zepplin,

Jimmy Hendrix and Heat Wave. After successfully graduating from East High

School class of "68-69", he married his first sweetheart Helen Ruffin. To that

union a son was born, Montel Linell III. Montel attend Cuyahoga Community

College and Kent State University, he was also employed at Ohio Bell.

Years later, Montel decided that a nine to five wasn't for him so he set his sights

on becoming a professional businessman traveling the world perfecting his

craft. Montel had a very charismatic personality attracting women wherever

he went. Throughout his life he was always a lady's man. During this time he

met Mary Gaston (Leslie) to this union a daughter Leia Gaston was born.

Living life on his terms; He met Georgetta Kopas (Dee-Dee), where they

remained together for over thirty years. Montel was a great conversationalist

and could often be heard laughing and telling jokes. Being a connoisseur of

luxury cars and fine clothes, he was one of the sharpest dressers you knew.

When Montel arrived on the scene, he would surely be dressed to the nines

and always riding in style.

While living in Minnesota, Montel suffered a stroke and as a result, he was

remanded to a nursing facility. After a few years the family felt it best to

relocate him back to Cleveland to be close to his family. While residing at

Candlewood Nursing Facility he was known to many as the most popular

person there. Montel was always complimenting the ladies, telling them how

beautiful they were and greeting everyone by their first and last name. On

May 22, 2018 Montel quietly slipped away and found his way back home to

be with the Lord and his Mother and Father who he idolized so much.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his two children: Montel L. Jones III

(Sarah), Leia Gaston, four siblings: Aisha (Deborah) - Abdul-Aziz, Kim W.

Jones, Leann D. Edwards and Bryan C. Jones, six grandchildren: Braizahn,

Adeija, Aaron, Tavian and Atlas, loving companion Georgetta Kopas, loving

aunt Lenora Johnson, eight step aunts, one uncle Paul Jones Jr., two adopted

brothers: Richard Reynolds and Lesley McClinton. A host of nieces, nephews

and loving friends. The gang is back together again; Montel, Paul (Doe -Doe)

and Montel (Coochie).

God saw the road was getting rough,

the hills were hard to climb,

He gently closed those loving eyes,

and whispered, “Peace Be Thine".

The weary hours, the days of pain,

The sleepless nights are passed,

The ever patient worn out frame,

Has found sweet rest at last.

You are not forgotten, loved one;

Not will you ever be,

As long as-life and memory last,

We will remember thee.

Humbly submitted,

The Family