Mr. Mark Anthony Jones

Mark Anthony 'Tony" Jones was born on September 15, 1965, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the union of Willie Jones Jr., and Lottie Jones. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in the Catholic Church. He received his formal education in the Catholic school system. He attended Milwaukee Area Technical College, as well as the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee where he pursued a career in criminal justice. On February 26, 1993, Mark and Lisa Jones had a beautiful baby girl, named Jasmine Jones. Mark was born into eternal life, surrounded by family and friends, on Wednesday August 14th, 2013 at the age of 47. He was preceded in death by brother, Michael Alexander Jones; grandparents Henry and Emma Lee Brown; grandfather Money Powell Jr.; step-father Charles Bass; and Aunt Velma Fair. Mark leaves to cherish his memory: loving daughter, Jasmine Jones; father, Willie Jones Jr.; mother, Lottie (the late Charles) Bass; Grandmother, Bernice L. Powell,sisters, Michelle Cross, Melissa (Allen) Sephus, Elmetra "Monique" Williams, brother, Marlon (Mary) Jones Sr., the love of his life, Maria Carter, and his God Mother, Shirley Chambers. He is further survived by ten nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and adoring friends. Mark was a dedicated community member spending much of his youth as a camp counselor. He adored the outdoors, spending summers swimming and hiking. Mark was an avid sports enthusiast and participated in numerous athletic clubs including, baseball, basketball, bowling, and football, for which he was awarded many accolades. He loved to play chess and spent hours sharing his strategies and enthusiasm with his nephews. Mark was employed by United Parcel Service for more than 11 ye rs as a loader. However, Marks true passion was mentorship and helping budding athletes to cultivate their abilities as a coach. He was currently working with a team in the development of a documentary examining the personal experiences of retired members of the Negro National League; a project he hoped would become a part of his own legacy. Mark was always a social butterfly and spent hours connecting with family and friends, old and new, through social media. He loved to travel and believed in making strides to experience life fully and fearlessly. At the time of his departure he was preparing to embark on such journey and we are now comforted that he has his wings so he may soar with no bounds. Mark will be missed for his sense of humor and exuberant personality. We will not soon forget his debonair and at times eccentric sense of style that earned him the moniker "MJ Silk". There is now a silent space where your boisterous laugh once echoed. You were so much to so many, a loving father, son, grandson, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, and although our hearts may ache there is comfort In knowing we will see you again.

Mr. Mark Anthony Jones

September 15, 1965 - August 14, 2013