Booker T. Jones 64, passed away on May 4, 2013 under the care of Sparrow Hospice of Mid-Michigan with his wife, Ann and cousin at his side. Born in Mobile, Alabama, March 15, 1949 to the late James Jones and Beatrice Lockett. He moved to Pontiac, Michigan in 1971 and worked various small jobs until he began his employment with General Motors Corporation. He retired after 35 years of service.
He enjoyed cooking, reading his newspaper, conversing with people, sipping on his Crown Royal, and his fishing trip each year to Canada, and Kisha’s mac and cheese. Most of all he enjoyed family: such as holiday get togethers and family cookouts and going home to Mobile to spend time with loving family.
He was an active member of the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World (IBPOEofW) locally, Silver Leaf Lodge #534, Council 150.
He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife Ann of 18 years, two sons: Donnie (Eleanor) Long, and Brent Jones, stepsons, Darnell (Kisha) Burtley, Christopher Burtley, Sean Burtley and Tyrell Potts; siblings, Willie “Gene” (Karen) McGee; Dorothy McGee; Amarie (John) Bryant; David Jones; Bennie Stone; Della (Thomas) Kelly; Dennis Stone; Alberta (Charles) Jones; Danny Stone; Beatrice (William) Petway; 5 grandchildren; special friends John W. Hearns and Rochelle Price; special cousin Renee Taylor of Pontiac; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Special Thanks to Sparrow Hospital Oncology and Radiation Team, MMP Oncology Team, Sparrow Hospice of Mid-Michigan.
A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing MI. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the Service. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make contributions to the family.
The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com
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