Ernest Jones

"Ernie" "EJ" Ernest Charles Jones Sr. was called home on October 26, 2010 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, at the age of 67. Born February 14, 1943 in Marion, Alabama to the union of Woodrow W. and Mary B. Jones, he was a member of The Indiana Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, until his passing. He has always proclaimed "Christ is the head of my life." He was married to his sweetheart, Gloria J. Lathan for 41 years. To that union, two daughters and a son were born. Ernie attended Toledo Public Schools, graduating from Scott High School in 1962. He earned his Bachelor's of Education and Master's Degrees from the University of Toledo in 1966 and 1976, respectively. Ernest, a venerated teacher in Toledo Public Schools for more than 30 years, taught at King and Pickett Elementary Schools, and at Scott High School. After a brief retirement he returned to teaching at Village Shule and Aurora Academy. He taught art at the Lucas County Jail, and Afro-American History for the Upward-Bound Program at the University of Toledo. He was involved in the YMCA Outreach Program, Pickett Lighted School Director, and National Youth Sports Program Director (NYSP) at the University of Toledo (1970-1994). Ernest was Chairman of the Board of ABC Day Care Centers. He was a co-founder of the Confederation of Black Artists (COBA). He was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., and the Masons. Mr. Jones was a founding advisor for the City-Wide Afro Clubs. The group's annual scholarship dance, The "Afro-Ball" was the crowning achievement of pride for over twenty years. There were over fifteen high schools networking to give four college scholarships a year. Mr. Jones truly touched the lives of thousands of youngsters. Community activist, Ernie was a founder of the Black Caucus of Toledo Teachers and was a founding member of the Citizens Committee on Officiating in Toledo Public Schools. Ernest, one of Toledo's premiere artists, was well-versed in a variety of art forms. His works have been displayed in numerous venues throughout the nation. His pen and ink drawing, "Traffic on the Maumee." was published in Reader's Digest. Through his loyalty and dedication to Scott and its students Mr. Jones earned the nicknames, "Mr. Scott" and "Renaissance Dawg." His objective in life was to be the best teacher he could be, and instilling values and morals into the lives of his students. Ernie retired from Scott High School in 1996. Ernest Jones was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow W. and Mary B. Jones; brothers, Harry, Thomas, and most recently Henry Jones. Surviving to carry on his legacy are his loving wife, Gloria J. (Lathan) Jones; children, Charvette Jones, Atlanta, GA., Ernest C. (Alicia) Jones II, Hamilton, Ohio; Tanara Jones; brothers, Woodrow W. Jones Jr., G. Dean (Leona) Jones, Kenneth (Victoria) Jones, Las Vegas, NV; sisters, Ann (Charles) King, Las Vegas, NV, Barbara Jones-Wilson, Cora Jones, Tina (Timothy) Lawrence; sister-in-law, Doris Jones; 4 grandchildren, SeaAira Smith, RonNaysha Smith, Katorian Morgan, and Ernest C. Jones III; special foster sisters, Charvette and Andrea Mitcham; loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of extended family members and friends. Special thanks to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, ABC Health Care/LaQuita Hightower, Orchard Villa Nursing Home, Family Services of N.W.Ohio/Home Care Option/Bobby Mixan, Genesis Beauty/Edwin Maybrey, Dr. John Valade, Visiting Nurse Services, Kathy St. Myer, RN, Yvette Valentine, RN., First Church of God (Rev. Dr. Robert Culp), Friendship Baptist Church (Bishop Duane C. Tisdale),The Indiana Avenue Missionary Baptist Church (Reverend Dr. John E. Roberts), Avie Dixon, Cheryl Catlin, Barbara Jones-Wilson, Cora L. Jones, Tina Lawrence, neighbor, Scott Power, Audra Wilson, Jeremy Love, Pastor Geneva Baber, and The Algee family. Visitation with remarks by family and friends will be Friday November 5th 4 - 8 p.m. at The Indiana Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, with Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. rites at 6:30 p.m., wake services will be Saturday, November 6th, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at The Indiana Avenue Missionary Baptist Church followed by funeral services at 12:00 noon Rev. Dr. John E. Roberts, Officiant, Rev. John R. Algee, Eulogist. Interment Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Dale-Riggs Funeral Home, Inc. www.dalefh.com