Richard L. Jones Jr.

Richard Lavern Jones Jr., known by family and friends as Junior or J.R., passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Junior was born in Jacksonville, Florida on November 4, 1985. He was raised in Cincinnati, Ohio and spent his entire adulthood in the Greater Cincinnati area. He was a graduate of Hughes High School. After graduation, Junior joined the the workforce and was a hardworking and responsible employee, working consistently throughout the years.

To know Junior was to love Junior. He had an amazing personality and was the life of the party. He was authentic; he moved with grace and class hence the name King Classick. He enjoyed laughing, cracking jokes, music, and watching movies. He also loved dining out, fashion, and traveling. What many people may have not known is that he had an amazing singing voice and was always ready to entertain.

Junior’s most admirable quality though, was his extreme loyalty to his family and friends. He was always there no matter what. He was the glue that held them all together. He was so supportive, kind hearted, brave; you always felt a good vibe when being around him. The kids loved him and he loved the kids, they always had great things to say about their uncle. His kindness, his strength, his calming demeanor and his undying love will truly be missed by all.

Junior leaves to cherish fond memories; his mother , Valerie (nee Parson) Jones; siblings Marlo Singh, Kelly Samuels-Blair, Bradford Samuels, Mia Bodle (Gene), Valerie Jones, Ryann Jones, Lydia Jones, and Donovan Jones; nieces Jasmine and Johneece Averhart, Kenyah Blankemsee, Jada Reed, Miya Smith, Jayana Ngom, Maci Smith, Madison Jones, Monroe Holdcraft , and Malarie Jones ; nephews Charles Newell, Byron Jefferson, Perryann Smith, Mikell Smith, Malik and Valentino Ngom, Eli and Riley Bodle, Donovan Jones Jr., Donye Jones, and Dae'Vyon Jones; special friends Ra’shaad Walker, Amarai Gaines, Darnetta and Brittany Carson, Ciara Lofton , Brandale Bradley, and Chris Wilcox; as well as a numerous amount of great-nieces/nephews, cousins, friends and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Jones Sr.; brothers Bennie Samuels and Byron Jones; and nephew Kwubei Beamon.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, March 19, 2023 from 2:00pm -8:00pm at ARCO Cincinnati, 3301 Price Avenue, Cincinnati Ohio 45205.

Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home serving the family.

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