Michael Wayne Jones

Michael Wayne Jones, passed away on March 5th in Phenix City, Alabama. Michael was a beloved husband, father, stepfather, brother, and grandfather whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Michael is survived by his spouse, Misty Elkins; his stepbrother Edgar Evans; and his stepsister Yolonda McCann. He leaves behind his children Stephen Jones, Natalee Jones, and Abigail Jones.

He is also survived by his stepson David Kelley and David’s wife Jessica Kelley, and their children David Kelley III and Malikai Kelley; his stepdaughter Desiray Kelley and her spouse Wesley Peaster, and their children Joshua Kelley, Jayden Jones, Jada Kelley, Jasper Peaster, and Jexlynn Peaster; his stepson Cory Kelley and Cory’s spouse Shannon Moore, and their children Nova Kelley and Vayda Kelley; and his stepdaughter Kayleah Elkins and her spouse James Chadwick, and their children Ezekiel Chapman and Lilith Chapman.

Michael is further survived by his stepson David White and David’s wife Hollie White, and their children Carley White, Karina White, Allison White, Scarlet White, and Alexis White, his stepdaughter Angeliena Lanham and her spouse Jacob Lanham, and their children Noah Robinson, Naomie Robinson, and Joseph Lanham, his stepson Ryan Burke and Ryan’s wife Tiffany Burke, and their children Tanner Burke, Trey Burke, Tori Burke, and Rayn Burke.

He is also survived by his uncle Todd Hudgens, his uncle Kenny Hudgens, and his aunt Melinda McDaniel, and his cousins Linda Calloway, John Cook, Tandy Cook, Randy Rogers, Billy Rodgers, Patrishia Rodgers, David Ray, Keith Ray, and Kevin Ray, along with many extended family members and friends who cherished him.

Michael was preceded in death by his mother Felicia Hudgens, his father William Jones, his grandfather Bennie Hudgens, his grandmother Agnes Hudgens, and his son John Jones.

Michael will be remembered as a simple, genuine man who found joy in the things he loved most. He was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide fan and had a deep love for Chevys and Mountain Dew. He enjoyed working with his hands — whether he was under the hood of a car, painting, or building something from scratch. Even when he didn't have the right tool or the funds to get one, Michael always found a way. He had a gift for making things work, creating solutions out of nothing, and turning challenges into possibilities.

His resourcefulness, his humor, and his steady, caring nature made him someone people could always count on. Michael never hesitated to help others; he was the kind of man who would give the shirt off his back without a second thought. His generosity, his laughter, and his unwavering heart will continue to live on in the memories of all who loved him.
 

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