Melvin Demetrius Jones Obituary

Melvin Demetrius Jones of Lima, Ohio passed away on July 27, 2026. Melvin, born on December 25, 1958, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melvin Demetrius Jones to show support.

He was predeceased by: his children, Shermaine Upshaw and Issac Williams; and his siblings, Booker T. Jones, Jr., Adam Wydell "Jimmy" Jones and Gale Martin Jones.

He is survived by: his girlfriend Sally Williams of Lima, Ohio; his son Demetrius D. Taylor of Lima, Ohio; his stepchildren, Gary Williams of Lima, Ohio., Ronnie R. Williams of Lima, Ohio., Steven Williams of Lima, Ohio., Teresa A. Williams of Lima, Priscilla Chandler of Lima, LaShawnea Reynolds of Lima and Tamika McMillian of Detroit, MI; and his siblings, Robert T. Jones (Richard) of Lima, Ohio, Alfred Lewis Jones (LaDonna) of Lima, Ohio, Calvin Jones (Kelli) of Lima, Ohio, Berta Mae Williams of Independence, Missouri, Lula Estelle of Lima, Ohio, Ethel Mae Payne (Mimi) of Lima, Ohio, Beatrice Freedne Johnson of Lima, Ohio, Sharon Lynn Guice (Anthony) of Lima, Ohio, Trebie Jo Jones of Independence, Missouri and Doris Tyler of Livonia, Michigan. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.