Jalinn Jones

Jalinn "Jay" Jones, 85, of Louisville, was called home by his Heavenly Father on December 12, 2013.

Jay was born December 17, 1927 to John and Pearl Jones in Shepherdsville, KY. He proudly served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1956. Jay was united in marriage to the former Corine Risen on July 14, 1955. He became a child of God in 1984 at Meadow Hill Baptist Church, and was baptized. He enjoyed watching college basketball, fishing, and hunting with his father-in-law. Jay enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the great-grandchildren who were his pride and joy. He was a sweet man, kind, always willing to help anyone in need. Jay was a Reese's cup fanatic. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Besides his parents, Jay was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Corine; and two sisters: Ollie Jones and Linda Jones.

Jay is survived by his children: Wayne (Jennifer) Jones and Mona (Andy) Hornback; 7 grandchildren: Aaron, Jason, Mike, Tonya, Andy Gene, Benjamin, and Matthew; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Monday, December 16, 2013 from 4:00-8:00pm at Newcomer Funeral Home – Southwest Chapel (10304 Dixie Hwy). Jay's service will be held Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 12noon, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow at 2:00pm at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, KY.