Clinton Alonzo Jones of McKenney, VA, departed this life unexpectedly on July 13, 2026. He was born on July 6, 1961, at Petersburg General Hospital to Carlin and Mary Jones. Clint, as he was known, began his education at McKenny Elementary School in McKenny, VA. Around the age of eight, he moved to the city of Petersburg, VA, with his family and attended Jackson, Westview, and AP Hill Elementary. He continued his education at Peabody Middle School and Petersburg High School, graduating in January 1978.

After graduation, Clint enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at seventeen. While enlisted, he received numerous certifications and awards in Mechanics. Later in June of 1981, he welcomed his daughter, Paulette LaTrice Jones. After leaving the military, Clint started a career as a Market Manager, advancing his skills as a butcher specializing in selecting, cutting, and packaging meat for the past forty years. During his downtime, he enjoyed working on his cars, watching Old Western movies, and Pittsburgh Steelers games during the season.

Clinton was preceded in death by his parents, Carlin Wilford Jones and Mary Lee Matthews Jones; along with his older brother, Alonzo Jones. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Paulette L. Jones of Petersburg, VA; four stepsons, Contersey T. Jones, and Kelvin A. Jones of Severn, MD, James King, Jr. (Brittney), and Elmondo King (Marcella); one sibling, Carlin A. Jones of Dinwiddie, VA; two nephews, Tevin T. Jones of Palm Bay, FL and Montel J. Jones of Port Saint Lucie, FL; one niece, Alexis M. Jones of Port Saint Lucie, FL; three great nephews, Eastyn Jones, Giovanni Jones and Aidan Jones of Palm Bay, FL; three uncles, Milton E. Jones (Martha-Kay) of Disputanta, VA, John E. Jones (Sallie) of Dinwiddie, VA and Raymond L. Jones (Sandra Pegram) of Petersburg, VA; two aunts, Miriam Jackson-Perry (Kevin) of Chesterfield, VA and Carol Jones; and two great uncles, Joseph Matthews of DeWitt, VA and John Matthews of Hopewell, VA. Additionally, he leaves a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends who loved him dearly and will continue to cherish his memory.

Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 24, 2026, at Big Bethel Baptist Church, 11010 Bolling Road, McKenney, VA, the Rev. Alexander Williams, Pastor and Rev. William H. Roberts, Jr., eulogist. The interment to follow at the church cemetery.

J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page or click here to view: https://vimeo.com/event/6063495?fl=so&fe=fs