Leotis "Lee" Jones, 82, transitioned from life to the presence of God April 27, 2020 at UPMC Hamot. He was born on September 24, 1937 in Mossville, Mississippi, son of the late Eartha Sr. and Charlotte Jones.

Leotis was a resident of Erie for many years. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church. Before his retirement in 1995 he was employed by Firestone tires and Zurn Industries. He enjoyed bowling, and watching his Steelers and Yankees play, he was an avid fan, and he loved R&B music.

Besides his parents, Leotis was preceded in death by his wife, Dlo Jones, stepson Allister Barnes, stepdaughter Gail Barnes, six brothers, John D, Frank, Nathaniel, Eartha Jr., Jack Sr., and Benjamin Jones; eight sisters, Betty J, Nova Ruth, Lossie Mae, Jewel and Erma  Jean Jones, Ruth Wigham, Mary Jean Dantzler and Daisy Clayton.

He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Lomax, his son, Patrick Barnes, Stepchildren, Mary New, Willie (Jean), Thomas and Steve Barnes. Three sisters in law Myrtle Barnes, Emma Lyons Gray, and Donna  Jones; Three brothers in law, John Barnes, Joseph Clayton and Mark Dantzler, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.