Allan Jones

Allan Jones was one part of the firstborn set of twins that were born into the loving care of Charles Jones, Sr. and Anna Belle Johnson Jones on July 8, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky. He matriculated through the Louisville City School District attending Lincoln Elementary, Jackson Junior High and Male High School. At the age of eighteen, Allan was drafted to serve in the United States Army being deployed to serve in Vietnam. After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, he found employment at Diamond Reo Trucks in Lansing, Michigan and then the Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District where he ultimately retired from in 1999. Allan was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Peggy Mills and Cheryl Anita Jones. Allan confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Burnett Avenue Baptist Church under the Rev. J. O. Crittenden. He held membership at Burnett Avenue Baptist Church for the duration of his life where he sang in the Men’s Choir. On August 11, 2000, Allan married the love his life, Darlene, with whom he attended sporting events, traveled the world, and spoiled their grandchildren. Everyone who encountered Allan knew him to be a jovial and kindhearted person. Basketball and football were Allan’s passions and he was an avid fan of the U of L Cardinals. When Allan wasn’t watching sports, he was cooking and enjoying time with his family. In the morning hours of December 13, 2023, Allan took the hand of his savior guiding him from earth to heaven. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Marietta “Darlene” Jones; children, Darletta Joiner, Donald Joiner, Jr., Faith (Adrian) Hill, Felton Spain, Jermaine (Yvonne) Spain, Nina Burkhead; siblings, Michael (Brenda) Jones, Charles (Margaret) Jones, Jr., Thomas (Donna) Jones, Carol (James) Jefferson, Andrea Jones and Adrienne Jones-James; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; father-in-law, Walter Rucker; Vadina Perks, Vetta Bonner, Charles Rucker, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, family and friends. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 20, 2023 from 10am - 12 noon at Burnett Avenue Baptist Church, 6800 So. Hurstbourne Pkwy with the funeral services to follow at 12 noon. Burial will be in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery in Radcliff, KY.

Allan Jones

July 8, 1948 - December 13, 2023