"John (Johnny) was possibly the most gifted running back to attend Kearny High. His Senior year he was one of the if not the fastest running backs in the Nation receiving offers from Oklahoma and Texas Universities. After I left the area to go to school I lost contact with him but He was always a very good friend, we lived in the same Daniel Ct. in military housing for seven or so years. His brother Donald was my classmate who was another Awesome that gone too soon. Love to the family it was honor being a friend I pray God?s rich blessings over all of you. Fred (Freddy) Ellis"
In loving memory of
John W. Jones, Sr.
December 25, 1953 - April 16, 2021
John Willis Jones, Sr. was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on December 25, 1953, the first-born son of Dorothy and Granville Jones, a Veteran of the U.S. Navy.
John, Sr. accepted the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ into his life as a young boy at Linda Vista 2nd Baptist Church. John Sr. was raised along with three brothers and two sisters in the military community of Linda Vista in San Diego, CA. He graduated from Stephen Watts Kearny High School in 1972 and will be remembered for his quick wit and athletic ability with extraordinary speed on the track team and on the football field as a running back for the CIF Championship Kearny Komets.
After high school, John Sr. served in the U.S. Navy and then continued in construction and home health industries. Despite challenges with several health issues, he maintained a positive spirit and outlook on life. He will be remembered for his love of music, his infectious laugh, and love for his family.
John, Sr. was preceded in death by his father, Granville Jones, and two brothers, Donald and Dennis Jones. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Jones; son John Jones, Jr.; daughter Taniya Bracy; their mother Vergie White; grandchildren Jada, Jaiden, and Camrin; brother Ricky Jones; sisters Lisa Theus and Angela Lewis; son-in-law Chris Bracy; sister-in-law Margie Jones; brothers-in-law Samuel Lewis and William Theus; several aunts, uncles, cousins, four nieces and three nephews, and a great-niece and great-nephew.