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Sandusky, OH 44870
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Thirkell "Thirk" Jones, 51, Sandusky, departed this life on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in the Cleveland Clinic, after a lengthy illness.
He was born on September 22, 1960 in Columbus, Mississippi to Willie C. Jones and the late Annie (Skipper) Jones.
Thirk was a graduate of Sandusky High School and was an avid Cleveland sports fan who enjoyed watching the Browns and Cavaliers. He also enjoyed hunting with his father and friends, watching after his grandson, perfecting his scrap metal business, and spending time with his family.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife of 33 years, Karen (Cooley) Jones; daughters, Tomeka (Derrick) Cooley-Pettus and Tierra Jones, both of Dayton, OH, Thirkeshia Jones and Tanisha Jones, both of Sandusky; son, Trey Jones, Sandusky; brothers, Willie C. (Betty) Jones, Jr., Fontana, CA, Wavie Jones, Hampton, VA, Eddie (Carmen) Jones, Roswell, NM, Charles (Tamala) Jones, Ypsilanti, MI, and Theotis (Kerry) Jones, Canton, MI; sisters, Lisa (Terry) Jones-Edmon, Sandusky, Princess (Mario) Jones-Knox, Fontana, CA, and Allison (Rodney) Agard, Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Dominik Richardson, Jr., Sandusky, Destiny and Isiah Pettus, both of Dayton; mother-in-law, Ada Mae Cooley; brothers-in-law, Darnell (Cherissa) Cooley, Leon (Lora) Cooley, and Robert Lee (Mary) Cooley; sisters-in-law, Shirley Cooley, Tracey Cooley, Mary (Wayne) Pickens; step-sisters, Deborah Graves, Donna (Dennis) Palmer, Crystal (Zachery) Randleman, Marian (Spencer) Hill, and Dionne (Sean) Amison; step-brothers, Michael (Millie) Graves, Larry Graves, Donald (Charmaine) Graves; devoted niece and nephew,Shanell Cooley and Darius Graves; special friend, Clay Wilson; special aunt, Anna Barron; several other nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his mother; brother, Tommie L. Dillard; uncle, Thirkee Barron; step-mother, Junes E. Graves; father-in-law, Leroy Cooley; and step-sister, June Cunningham.
Friends may call on Monday, February 6, 2012, from 11 A.M. until time of funeral services at 1 P.M. in Porter's Memorial C.M.E. Church, 1722 Third St., Sandusky. Minister Ricky Knight will officiate. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be shared at www.toftfh.com.
