Kennie R. Jones, Sr.

Kennie R. Jones, Sr. was born on December 13, 1958, to the late Allen and Savannah Jones. He was the youngest of five children. Kennie attended Hanover County Public Schools, where he learned early the importance of hard work, family, and caring for those he loved. On August 19, 1989, Kennie married the love of his life, Vera Lewis Jones. Their union was blessed with two children, Kennie Jones, Jr. and Uconia Jones. His love and devotion to his family remained strong throughout his life. Kennie accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was a member of Brown Grove Baptist Church. He worked for many years at Hanover Custom Buildings and later as a detailer at McGeorge RV Camping World. Kennie was a hardworking, outspoken man who always spoke his mind. You never had to guess how he felt because he would tell you! He believed in standing firm, working hard, and keeping family close. He was a loyal fan of the Oakland Raiders, LA Lakers, and LA Dodgers. He also enjoyed listening to Prince, Sade, Keith Sweat, and Earth, Wind & Fire. Beneath his strong personality was a man who loved his family deeply and never minded helping others. His laughter, conversations, and unforgettable personality will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. On October 13, 2026, Kennie unexpectedly entered eternal rest, surrounded by his loving family at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital. He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Vera Lewis Jones; his parents, Allen and Savannah Jones; and his beloved sisters, Martha Ann Harris and Eloise Delores Lewis. Kennie leaves to cherish his precious memories his son, Kennie Jones, Jr. (Emily); daughter, Uconia Jones (Al-Jamar); bonus daughter, Elaani Johnson; seven grandchildren, Kalayshia Jones, Ja’Nela Jenkins, Adrian Jenkins, My'lah Jones, Mariah Jones, Akari Johnson, and Al-Jamar Jenkins, Jr.; loving sister, Gladys Coleman; devoted brother, Allen Jones, Jr.; sister-in-law, Valerie Pryor (Phillip); brother-in-law, Samuel “Chubby” Lewis; devoted nephew, Phillip Coleman; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends