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Ralph Jones

March 26, 1939 — November 19, 2024


Ralph Jones was born on March 26, 1939, in Coldwater, MS, to the late Earl Ross and the late Verline Jones Leverson. He departed this life on November 19, 2024, at 4:34 AM at Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital in Dearborn, MI. He accepted Christ at an early age at East Antioch Baptist Church in Coldwater, MS.

 

Ralph lived a long and prosperous life surrounded by family and friends. He dedicated over 40 years of service to Ford Motor Company before retiring. Ralph was a loving and devoted husband and father. He married Margie Holland on February 15, 1980, and together they raised 5 children Cedric , Audrey, Derrick, Tyrone, Eric. Ralph and Marjorie enjoyed 44 years together.

 

Ralph leaves to cherish his memory his wife Margie Jones, 1 son, Derrick Jones of Detroit, MI; and a stepdaughter, Audrey Renee Holland of Aurora, CO, along with a daughter-in-law, Patrice Jones. Three sons preceded him in death: Eric K. Jones, Cedric Holland, and Tyrone Holland. He was blessed with four grandchildren: Arrielle, Darius, Sheldon, and Kenndy Jones, as well as three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by five sisters: Ruth Moore of The Colony, TX; Dorothy Short of The Colony, TX; Essie L. Johnson of Knoxville, TN; Beverly Thomas (Edward) of The Colony, TX; and Gwendolyn Leverson of Phoenix, AZ. One brother, Stanley Leverson (Christine) of Coldwater, MS, and one stepsister, Lilly Mayweather of Coldwater, MS, also survive him. His brother Wade Leverson preceded him in death. He is survived by one sister-in-law, Theresa Reynold (the late Delton Reynolds), and three brothers-in-law, C Benjamin Kirby (the late Sondra Kirby), John Kirby, and Donald Kirby. His father and mother in-laws preceded him in death and two of his five brothers-in-law James Kirby and Elton Kirby(Deborah).

He is also survived by a host of cousins, some of whom were raised with him as sisters and brothers, as well as a multitude of nieces and nephews too numerous to count, all of whom loved him dearly. 


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