Olvan G. Jones Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-05-21T14:00:00
End: 2025-05-21T16:00:00
Location: Evan W. Smith Funeral Services - Wilmington

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Olvan G. Jones (Wilmington, Delaware), born in Detroit, Michigan, who passed away on May 7, 2025 at the age of 69. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Oliver Jones and Mattie Jones; and his son Jamaal Ali Jones. He is survived by: his daughter AliShah Watson (Richard); his granddaughters, Orisha and Oyana Watson; his siblings, Howard Jones (Dannie), Melvin Jones (Melanie), Phyllis Johnson (Joseph) and Lisa Jones; and his friend Victor Hackett. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and other beloved family members.

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Evan W. Smith Funeral Services

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May 21

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Evan W. Smith Funeral Services - Wilmington
201 N Union St, Wilmington, DE 19805

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May 21

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Gracelawn Memorial Park
2220 N Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720

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