Antoine Baptiste Jones, Jr.

Antoine B. Jones, 16, of Kettering, died February 01, 2016 as a result of a brutal crime. He was born August 19, 1999 in Dayton Ohio, the son of Hope Williams and Antoine 'Bap' Jones Sr. He attended Centerville schools his primary years, transferred to Miamisburg until last year when he started attending Kettering-Fairmont High school.

Throughout the years Antoine was a member of Centerville Wee Elks football, Wee Vikes Football and recreation basketball. He excelled in academics and had a bright future ahead. Friends and family would describe him as outgoing, funny and caring. He was a very head strong boy who achieved everything he set out to do.

Antoine is survived by his mother Hope; stepfather, Tony; brothers, Xavien and Hodges; sisters, Antrea and Ziah of Miamisburg; Father, Antoine "Bap", Sr.; stepmother, Amy; stepbrother and stepsister, Devon and Danine. He also leaves his grandparents, several cousins, aunts, uncle and close friends. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Newcomer Funeral Home in Kettering. A visitation will take place Friday, February 12, 2016 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at Apex Community Church, where the Funeral Service will take place Saturday, Feb. 13 at 11:00am. Burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to assist in funeral arrangements may be made at either the Fifth Third Bank - Antoine Jones Memorial Fund or at GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/emnvbd2s