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Deshawn Jones Obituary

Jones Deshawn Anthony Jones, 27, born May 3, 1989 went home to be with the lord unexpectedly Saturday, October 15, 2016. He is preceded in death by brother Dawann T. Jones, grandmother Betty Price, aunt Stephanie Mathews, and cousin Jermaine Jones. Survived by loving mother, Sonya M. Jones; father, Jeffrey D. Russell; son, Deshawn Jones Jr.; sisters, Tamika Jones, Tanisha Jones and Shequetta Ferguson; brother, Jeffrey Carter; grandmother, Judy Jones; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service will be Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Rhema Christian Center viewing Starts at 11a.m. Service starts at 12 noon. Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave. 614-444-1463

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2016.

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Linda Smith

October 17, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

deshawn anthony jones

sal

February 2, 2017

dear dee i miss you so much you were the person who warmed my heart everytime. i loved spending time with you. every time you would come over i would be like dee

Ashawnta

October 26, 2016

RIP Deshawn Dee Jones you was one of my best friends and caring father who loved everyone. I will miss you. Family I am sorry for the lost. I pray to God sends you strength to recover in your hearts.

Ta'Shannon Bentley

October 25, 2016

May you Rest in peace Dashawn, A childhood friend that became family you will always be missed! Praying for the strength for Ms.Sonya and Tanisha Family overall. Your Son Dashawn Jr shall carry you on, I Love you lots and I'll see you on the other side! #RihDeejones #LongliveKingJones #MrYoungFlyFresh

Ebony n Lynn Jacobs

October 25, 2016

RIH Dee cuzz I wish I can take it back to our somerset says I love u cuzz rest up baby prayers up to ms Sonya n family

Kisha

October 25, 2016

love u bro rest up

Kevin

October 24, 2016

Dee may you Rest In Peace family, watch over you're son mother and sisters/brother. Such a great person!

Frazzier

October 24, 2016

Ms Sonya I send my deepest condolences to you and your family.God will sure see you through this.I pray he comforts and strengthens you all. I don't know your pain but I sure know God will see you through this in Jesus name...

Diana Marshall

October 24, 2016

God has an angel now.. I'm sorry you had to go so soon but no more worries for you. I pray God heals and protects your family.

October 24, 2016

Rip

The Compassionate Friends

October 24, 2016

Dear Jones Family,
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We need Not Walk Along. We are The Compassionate Friends.
~~~
The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, Ohio Chapter
(614) 882-8986
www.tcfcolumbus.org
www.compassionatefriends.org

Linda Smith

October 24, 2016

My heart felt condolences to the Jones family as well as Jeffrey. Words can not express how sorry I am to have this tragic event once again happen in your lives. May God bless you and keep you his loving arms around you. Peace and Blessings

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