BRUCE ALI

Bruce Ali, born Bruce Calvin Jones on November 26, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York, transitioned

peacefully after a life filled with strength, loyalty, and love.

In 1978, while living in West Palm Beach, Florida, he changed his name to Bruce Ali as a reflection of

his personal growth and cultural pride.

Affectionately known as “Bull Moose,” a nickname given by his cousins because of his strength. 

Bruce spent part of his childhood in Bayboro, North Carolina, before returning to Harlem, New York,

where he lived most of his life at 442 West 164th Street—a home that held nearly a century of family

history across two generations.

Bruce proudly served in the United States Army from 1970 to 1974. After his military service, he

moved to West Palm Beach, Florida, where he worked for the West Palm Beach Board of Education

as a landscaper and later retired with a pension.

In 1996, he returned to New York to be near family and support his mother during her illness.

Bruce was a jokester with a great sense of humor, a fighter with strong hands, and a man who always

found his way back home.

His presence, laughter, and loyalty will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Preceded in Death by: father, Rev. Omega A. Jones; mother, Ms. Janie L. Bell Jones;

brothers, George Jones Sr. (1996), Gregory Jones Sr. (2020).

Leaving to Cherish His Memory: son, Daniel Vernon; brothers, Bernard Jones (late wife Johnnie

Mae, 2023), Frank Banks Sr. (Alberta), David Jones (Yvette); nieces, Dr. Kettisha M. Jones, Raquel

Jones, Kayla Jones, Akiah Banks; nephews, Gregory Jones Jr., George Jones Jr., Frank Banks Jr.,

Kordell Jones; and a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends.

Though his physical body is no longer with us, his spirit is still alive — in our memories, in our

laughter, in our stories, and in the love we continue to share.

He lives on every time we say his name, every time we remember his smile, and every time we carry

forward the lessons he taught us.

Bruce Ali was more than our brother — he was our friend, our protector, and a reminder of strength.

Rest in power, our brother. Your journey continues. You are loved. You are remembered. You are

forever with us. He will be truly loved and deeply missed by all who knew him.

May he rest in peace.

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