Mekail Omar Jones Obituary (1988 - 2023)

Mekail "Rambo" Omar Jones, age 34, of Erie, passed peacefully at home on Friday, February 10, 2023 after his battle with cancer. He was born in Erie on June 3, 1988. Mekail attended East High School. He enjoyed taking care of his kids, coaching Little League Football, hanging out with friends and just enjoying life. Mekail had a great smile that would light up the whole room. His energy moved the entire room with laughter and his dance moves. Mekail was a Philadelphia Eagles fan. Mekail was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cleveland Jones, Sr. and Gloria Ann Vaughn-Jones, maternal grandparents, Maggie Mae McAdory and Larry Martin; his brother, Moleck Husband; and cousin, Tonya Walker. He is survived by his father, Cleveland Jones, Jr.; mother, Tia Walker; godmother, Nadine Ambush; children, Zamariyona Jones and Messiah Jones; sisters, Tieara Walker, Tanyia Heidelberg, Taquisha Hodge, Karrington Jones, Latrice Jones, and Lakita Jones; brothers, Dajshun Jones, Samuel Steinmiller, Marteze Walker, Trevon Walker, and Pierre Jones; the mother of his child, Briana Gillespie; as well as his best friend, Chris Ervin; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, February 25th at Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery at 1 pm. Those honored to be pall bearers will be Rauje Badelle, Billy Wayne, Jr., Chris Ervin, Mario Hollingsworth, Deon Harvard, and Jimmy Stapp, III. Arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd. CLICK HERE TO PRINT THIS PAGE SHARE TO SOCIAL MEDIA OR EMAIL