Isiac Jones

 Isiac Jones, called Ike by family and friends, was born on July 26, 1945, to the late Henry Allen and Effie Mae Jones in Pittsview, Alabama. Ike was the 9th child born of the 12 Jones children. With 10 of his siblings preceding him in death, Mattie Pearl, Polly, Essie B., Ruby, Allen, Sam, Sallie, Lizzie, Johnny, and Bennie. He graduated from Glenville H.S. (Alabama) at the age of 16 in 1961. Ike moved to Cleveland, Ohio, immediately following graduation. He was drafted into the Army and served for four years. Ike worked at PPG as a color lab tech, mixing paint to create colors. Later, he worked as a car salesman after serving in the military. He began a career as a police officer and was trained in Cleveland Heights. He worked as a police officer for the city of East Cleveland and Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C). Once he retired, Ike enjoyed fishing and his love of classic cars. In his younger years, he was a talented DJ and enjoyed playing for parties and events. He was also a great grill master and would BBQ for his annual family reunion on the 4th of July, and whenever anyone would ask, he would grill for them. He even carried around his special seasoning in his truck. Ike was united in holy matrimony to Betty Jean Schaffer, and their union birthed Ike’s only son, Allen Jones Sr. (Sonya), and a daughter who preceded him in death, Precious. Later, Ike married Barbara Majeedah Jones. She preceded him in death. He was a stepfather to her children, Daryl and Norman, and a step-grandfather to Nicole and her children. Ike leaves to cherish his memory, his grandchildren, Ashantis and Allen Jones Jr., loving sister, Dorothy Jones, sister in laws VerDine (Allen), Josephine (Johnny), Constance (Benny), Goddaughter Belinda Dean, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends in Cleveland, Ohio, Hammond, Indiana, Chicago, Illinois, Columbus, Georgia, and Pittsview and Montgomery, Alabama.

Below is a link for anyone who wants to view the service virtually:

Topic: Virtual Service

Time: May 2, 2026, 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85059200846?pwd=gLaVaylfn9JsfuoMNRANvqWG7cTpaN.1

Meeting ID: 85059200846

Passcode: 660639

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Isiac Jones, please visit our floral store.