Benjamin L. Jones, 74, of Erie, PA, transitioned from this life into the presence of God on Saturday, January 4, 2020 in Charlotte, NC. He was born on December 8, 1945 in Mossville, Ms., son of the late Eartha Sr. and Charlotte Jones.

Benjamin was a resident of Erie for over 60 years. He was a graduate of Academy High School class of "65".  Benjamin was employed at General Electric (GE) and retired from the Erie School District in 2007.  Benjamin enjoyed sports and was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers, LeBron James and his grandson, Devin Cooper, fan. He also enjoyed all types of music, dancing and Western Movies. Benjamin was an active member of Second Baptist Church.

Besides his parents, Benjamin is preceded in death by five brothers, John D, Frank, Nathaniel, Eartha Jr, and Jack Jones Sr.; and eight sisters, Betty J., Nova Ruth, Lossie Mae, Jewel and Erma J. Jones, Ruth Wigham, Mary J. Dantzler and Daisy Clayton.

He leaves to his legacy three daughters, Yvonne Cooper-King (Ronal) and Yvette Williams (Marvin) both of Charlotte, NC., Summer Moultry (Devin) of Atlanta, GA., and Grant Lee of Erie, PA.  whom he raised as his son. Benjamin is further survived by brother, Leotis Jones of Erie, PA., six grandchildren Kevon and Devin Cooper, Reaujah Black, Aujanae Campbell,  Damauri Williams and Londen Moultry and two great-grandchildren DaCarri Miller and Jahcere Black. He will be greatly missed by the Lee family (Karen, Lorraine and Tommy ), one Sister-in-Law, Donna Jones, two Brothers-in-Law, Joseph Clayton and Mark Dantzler,  two of his closest friends, Nate Jones and Ambus  "Bay" Hunter and a host of  nephews , nieces and cousins.