Jones, Kenneth J. – longtime resident of Burton, age 73, passed away March 12, 2011 at Briarwood Manor. A Funeral Service will be held 1 pm Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison; Rev. Harold K. Polk Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Flint Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 pm Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Kenneth was born in Cookeville, Tennesse October 19, 1937, son of the late Ernest and Margie (Judd) Jones. He was raised in the Church of Christ. Kenneth married Irene McEacheren on January 31, 1960. He retired from GM after 30 years of service. Kenneth enjoyed country music, NASCAR and spending time with his family. Kenneth is survived by his wife of 51 years, Irene; children, Linda (Tim) Gilbert, Angie (Marty) Dilleha, Debbie Jones and Kenijean Jones; grandchildren, Mitch (Lindsey) Gilbert, Jessica Vickers, Mylee (Andrew) Green, Mack Gilbert, Kenny and Michael Dilleha, Derrick and Dominique Jones; great-grandchildren, Gabriel Vickers and Joey Dilleha; aunt, Essie Davis and special friends, Louis Buford, Larry Brooks, Rosie and Charles Beckman. Kenneth’s family gives a special thank you to the nurses and aides at Briarwood. Please share your thoughts with the family at www.allenfuneralhomeinc.com.