John S. Jones Jr.

John Stanley Jones Jr. (Coach Jones), age 76, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.

John was born to the late John and Bertha Jones on August 29,1947.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Kathy Jones.

Coach Jones is survived by his children, Kristi Kennedy, Nancy Storms, Keith Jones and Sue Howard, and by a granddaughter Calleigh Jones.

Coach spent his life helping children through his work in special education and coaching. Not only was he a teacher and coach, but he also spent 25 years in the Army reserves. He was a hard-working loving father and friend to many. He touched countless lives and will be deeply missed.

Visitation for Coach Jones will be held at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 1-3 p.m.

Funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. with Rev, Benny Bush officiating.

Burial will follow at Cumberland Memorial Gardens in Lily, Kentucky.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest that Memorial contributions be made to

The Corbin High School Varsity Club.

P.O. Box 1026

Corbin, Kentucky 40701