Mr. Clifford Jones

Obituary Clifford Jones received his heavenly reward February 2, 2022. He accepted his divine appointment at Research Medical Center surrounded by his family. Clifford Jones was born October 26, 1948 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He was the middle son of Cleofus and Josephine Jones. The family moved to Kansas City, Missouri when Clifford was one years old. Clifford obtained his early education in Kansas City public schools, ultimately attending Lincoln High School where he was an active student athlete, highly achieving in the area of Track and Field. Clifford graduated from Lincoln High School as a member of the Class of 1966. After graduation, Clifford started his career at the United States Postal service. He married Cheryl Brown, and to this union was born his oldest child, a son, Gary Lamont Jones. Clifford enlisted in the United States Coast Guard ultimately becoming a Leading Petty Officer Weapons Fire Control Technician. This experience started his love for electronics technology, established his marksmanship abilities, and afforded him the opportunity to "travel the world". He obtained several accolades before being honorably discharged in 1973. After completing his tour, Clifford returned to work at the United States Postal Service. Clifford started as a mail carrier, but he held many positions during his career that spanned over 40 years. The position of which he was most proud was that of Electronic Technician. He fought immensely hard against racism to obtain this position, but he and Jesus won. Clifford completed his career in the elite group of national support electronic technicians for the National Electronic Technical Support Center. He was one of 100 technicians who traveled around the nation keeping the postal equipment up and running. Clifford was very active in the American Postal Workers Union, representing many postal union employees as an extremely proficient union steward, director, and ultimately becoming the Local President. This is a role he served with pride and enjoyed tremendously. While Clifford enjoyed his career and the travel that accompanied it, he was extremely pleased to announce "I'm Retired" in 2009. His love for technology drew him back to the workforce, however. He worked as a Test Proctor at Pearson Professional Center and held Electronic Technician positions at Honeywell and Parsons before completely retiring. Clifford believed in the power of education. He was extremely well read. During the early stages of his career, he earned a certificate in Communications and Industrial Technology from the Electronics Institute. He also obtained an Associates of Applied Science with an emphasis in Computer Programming from Penn Valley Community College and completed several credit hours toward his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems at University of Missouri-Kansas City. Clifford came to the knowledge of Christ at an early age attending Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church as he grew up. Later, as an adult, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior. He ultimately became a longtime active member of Paseo Baptist Church, where he was baptized by Pastor Charles J. Briscoe. He gave of his talents in Paseo's Audio-Visual ministry for several years before being ordained as a Deacon, ultimately becoming Chairman of the Deacon Board. He continued his service as a Deacon under Pastor Charles Briscoe, Pastor Delmar White and Pastor Gregory Ealey. Clifford was also appointed as a member of the church's Security Team by Pastor Gregory Ealey. Clifford married his life partner, Melanie R. Jones June 4, 1973, and to this blended union brought 3 additional children, Daniel O. Jones, Cleopatra Jones and Melissa Ramsey. Through his children, he was blessed with 6 grandchildren, Christopher Madden, Dominique A. Patrick, Destiny C. Patrick, Kendall J. Ramsey, Myles K. Ramsey, and Damaris O. Patrick. Clifford enjoyed his role as “Papa" immensely. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren excel in academics, sports and the arts. He gifted them with the legacy of his sharp mind, running aptitude and love of music. Clifford was preceded in death by his parents, and he leaves to cherish his memory his wife Melanie, his children, grandchildren, one great granddaughter, his brothers - Glenn (Gladys) Jones, Edward Jones; his special cousins, Dorothy Love, Mike and Loretta Stewart and Loyce Caruthers, Betty Sanders, Barbara (Tommy) Nunn, James Earl (Fannie) Diggs; his nieces Latanya (Aaron) Dennis, Latasha Jones, and Carlisa Jordan, his nephews Kenneth (Deidra) Zollar, Antyan (LaTrisha) Jones, Keith (Crystal) Jones, a host of cousins, great nieces and nephews, classmates, former co-workers and friends. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, March 3, 2022, 11:00am at the Watkins Heritage Chapel. Interment Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Visitation will be from 9am-11am at the chapel. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website. 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Mr. Clifford Jones

October 26, 1948 - February 2, 2022