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  April 14, 2026

  Elven Jones Jr

  Your love, knowledge and wisdom inspired and motivated all of every person that has been in his presence to do better and stand tall on all 10 toes. No one ever told me the date and location of his funeral and that's my blood father. This is his baby boy, Little AL. Throughout all of the storms that I've overcame; I own my own magazine, radio station, graphic & web development companies. Also recorded and released over 16 solo albums, 17 group albums and now a DJ in the Wu-Tang Universe. I thank my Pops for every that he taught me from how to be a Stern powerful man to work to avoid being messed up due to society and economy. You was a superhoroe to me. SALUTE TO ELVEN JONES SR AKA "BIG AL" from Detroit 2 Ohio AKA "SMOOTH BLACK" from Black Bottom. This man marched with Martin Luther King Jr on Woodward before his famous speech, worked at the plant when Elvis got his Cadillac made and Aretha Franklin shot her PINK CADILLAC video. This man is the reason why all kids no matter the race or neighborhood that lived in Sandusky Ohio was able to get on the yellow bus to school in 1999. He was always there every Football Game, Track and Cross Country meet. I cherish every moment with you, especially the times you took me and my nephews (your grandkids) fishing. Many blessings to all of my family members: Jones, Knox, Stinnett, Williams & Adams.