O'Neal Jones Jr. Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved O'Neal Jones Jr. of Peoria, Illinois, born in Memphis, Tennessee, who passed away at the age of 65, on January 23, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of O'Neal Jones Jr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his daughter YaShica Elverton; and his grandchild Kyndra Bovan. He is survived by: his children, Latoyia Skinner of Peoria, IL, DeShana Lyles of Peoria, IL, Nicole Jones of Houston, TX, Delando Skinner, Sr. of Peoria, IL, Pierre McGhee of Peoria, IL and Kevin Elverton of Chicago, IL; his siblings, Doris Jones-Hodges of Cleveland, MS, Carol Jones of Memphis, TN, Sara Thomas (Larry) of Memphis, TN, Jessie Jones of Milwaukee, WI, Wayne Jones of Yazoo, MS and Tony Jones (Tonya) of South Haven, MS; his close friend Carlyn Goodley; his cousin Theresa McAfee; his grandchildren, Jontaja Peyton of Chicago, IL, Kourtney Minor of Chicago, IL, Artaeveon Johnson of Chicago, IL, Symone Jones of Chicago, IL, Kendrea Bovan of Chicago, IL, Delando Skinner, Jr. of Chicago, IL, Tatum Johnson of Chicago, IL, Myael McGhee of Chicago, IL, Shanavia McGhee of Chicago, IL, A'kerra McGhee of Chicago, IL, Makala Elverton of Chicago, IL, Kevin Elverton, Jr. of Chicago, IL, Quintin Simmons of Chicago, IL, Layla Royal of Chicago, IL and Tommy of Chicago, IL; and also Melvin McAfee. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing is encouraged to be consistent with recommendations from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), funeral home directors have been instructed and should follow CDC guidelines on gatherings, including those directly related to funerals, visitations, or graveside services. In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we ask that everyone in attendance: wear a face mask and refrain from hugging, kissing and shaking hands (as hard as it is to see someone you care about and not touch them).
