Dedrick Carnell Jones
OBITUARY Of Dedrick C. Jones
Son, Father, Brother, Grandfather, Nephew, Uncle, Cousin, God-Son and Friend.
Mr. Dedrick C. Jones was born on August 28, 1976, to James and Ora Jones in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a product of Memphis City Schools (legacy). He was well-known in the Annesdale-Cherokee Community.
He loved to travel-- going from state-to-state visiting family. He enjoyed spending time with his children, nieces, nephews and friends. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Dedrick accepted Jesus as Lord of his life at an early age at Greater Prospect MBC. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ora Lee Jones.
He leaves to cherish his memory; father, James Jones Jr., four daughters, Oriana Jones ,Orlivia Franklin, Orlisha Franklin, Ortavia Franklin; four sons, Devonte Franklin, D’Jaleen Drain, Dedrick Jones Jr., Demarrion Franklin, one grandson, Kartier Drain. He also leaves four sisters;Beverly Hardaway of Memphis,TN., Pastor Brenda Stewart of Houston TX., Dr. Fedora (Barry) Taylor, of Houston TX., and Carla (Stan) Bell of Memphis, TN.; three brothers, Willie James Jones of Winston-Salem, NC., Charles Small, of Memphis, Schalando Ray (Meena Joshi) Jones, of Houston, TX. Dedrick leaves a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
Order of Service
Processional......................................................................................
Old Testament Scripture .................................................................
The Celebration Choir
Pastor Daniel Taylor Jr.
Free Spirit Baptist Church of Praise
New Testament Scripture...............................................................Evangelist Rachel Young
Free Spirit Baptist Church of Praise
Prayer...........................................................................................................Clarence Nelson
Senior Pastor, King’s Hill MB Church—Covington, TN
Solo..........................................................................................Angie P. Holmes, Songstress
Reflections..........................(3 minutes, please).................Mitchell B. Stewart, Jr. (Family)
Rodney McGhee (Friend)
Sidney Brown (Friend)
Dominique Upchurch (Neighbor)
Presentation ............................................Santa Norwood & Latoria Murrell (schoolmates)
Selection .........................................................................................................Jewell Moody
Words of Comfort..........................................................................Dr. Darrell L. Harrington
D.Min., Pastor of New Sardis Baptist Church
Slide Show Presentation.............................................................. Saxophonist, Mark Baker
Obituary.....................................(read silently)............................Saxophonist, Mark Baker
Acknowledgements/Resolutions................................................................. Swanesa Egland
Refreshing Word Christian Center—Houston, TX
Solo..........................................................................................Angie P. Holmes, Songstress
Eulogy................................................................................................Dr. Reginald S. Boyce
Pastor, Riverside M.B. Church—Third Street
Song ..............................................................................................................Derrick Brown performing “Still Here” by Anthony “Q”
Recessional.........................................................................................The Celebration Choir
***Remains will not be viewed after services)***
Tribute from Children
We Miss You
We will miss the way we could just sit and talk about everything and nothing all day long. You left us with nothing but memories, but we must go on and be strong. That smart mouth and those mumbling words a voice that will forever live on. We miss your voice, your smile, and your laugh; so glad we got memories that’ll last. Dad, we love you and will never leave you in the past. This life thing is so hard now, you were our Dad and best friend. But now that you’re gone Drop-Squad got it from here Daddy you’ll forever live on!
Oriana, Orlivia, Orlisha, Ortavia, Devonte, D’Jaleen, Dedrick Jr., and Demarrion
Acknowledgments
The Family of Dedrick C. Jones would like to express our sincere appreciation to everyone for their many acts of kindness to us during this time of great loss. Your numerous acts of kindness shall always be remembered. Special thanks to the Physicians and Staff at Methodist Hospital (Germantown).
A very special Thank you to Dr. Fedora Taylor! "A Generous Person Will Prosper; Whoever Refreshes Others Will Be Refreshed Proverbs 11:25 (NIV)
"The Jones Family"
Active Pallbearers
Tony Jones
Juan Cruz
LeTerrence Randle
Matthew Bell
Derek Franklin Brandon Stewart
Honorary Pallbearers
Demarrion Franklin Devonte Franklin
Dedrick Jones, Jr. D’Jaleen Drain
Cornelius Harris Kevin Bridgeforth
Interment
ELMWOOD CEMETERY
“Memphis at rest since 1852” Memphis, Tennessee 38104
Arrangements
Entrusted To:
Harrison's Memorial Chapel, Inc.
"There's No Comparison To Harrison" 3320 Millbranch Rd, Memphis, TN 38116
