DELAWARE — Darthel Emmanuel "Pook" Jones, 25, of Delaware, died early Saturday morning, June 20, 2015 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on State Route 203 at Norton Road.
Born on May 7, 1990 in Delaware, he is the son of Ernest E. Jones and Rhonda D. (Stover) Mason of Delaware. After attending Delaware Hayes High School, he was an aspiring rap artist. Activities of interest include fishing, four wheeling and any other outside adventure. Never one to stay put, he was the constant entertainer. He could light up any room with his personality, unique laugh and engaging smile. Pook treasured time with his many friends and especially his family.
In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his sons, Xavier, Jaden, Davion and Landon Jones; brothers, Brandon and Devan Mason of Delaware and Derek Johnson of Urbana; sisters, Tiera Bateman and Latisha (Nick) Bateman of Columbus; maternal grandparents, Larry (Debbie) Brewster and Sandra Smith; paternal grandparents, Bernice and Franklin Moore and Walter and Edna Mae Jones; and a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandfathers, Steve Smith and Roy Patterson.
Friends may call 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25 at the Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center, 1510 W. William St. at Valleyside Drive, Delaware, and where services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2015. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Contributions can be made to the Darthel Jones Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
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Landen Jones
July 23, 2025
I miss you dad ik you been whatching over me u js want to hug you and say hi and I love you rip I miss you
Landen Jones
July 23, 2025
I miss my dad
Landen Jones
December 23, 2024
I miss my dad
Jayden Jones
November 28, 2024
I miss u dad I really want to hugg u again I see u in my dreams smiling at me I know ur watching over me while I have bad and good days I love u and I just want to see u again I hope ur happy and felling better u don't have to worry about anything no more ur not in pain no more and when u were here with us you would always have a smile on your face your my inspiration from deep in my heart I know you will always be here with me until my time comes love you dad sincerely love your son jayden Jones I miss u ♥
Teela Jones
June 17, 2020
Pook, I can't believe it's been five years since you've been gone. My heart still hurts like it was yesterday oh, the only thing that keeps me going is knowing that you're in heaven smiling down on us. You may be gone but never forgotten always in my heart I love you forever
Pastor Terri Jamison-Gary
June 27, 2015
May God bless you and keep you through this trying time. I pray the peace of God upon you!
Korey Gordon
June 26, 2015
Darthel, You was a true brother and friend to me. we always got along.. you was the only person i have ever got along with from day one. And You always knew how to make us laugh. we was always laughing wit you fam. your my best friend yo...You liked everyone and everyone liked you I love you for real and will always remember those days we all hung out doin our thang.. you gave me my tattoo of all us on my knuckles... ill never forget that bro... indian ink an a sewing needle..lol bro that was the days i love you my homie best friend
Dawn Riedlinger
June 25, 2015
My condolences to the family but especially to Xavier and Jaden. As our Woodward family we are saddened by Darthel's death. I remember Darthel as my little second grader!
My heart aches for all of you.
Ashley Stover
June 24, 2015
You was one of my best and closest friends. My heart shattered sunday morning when I found out. You always knew how to cheer me up and make me laugh. there are so many memories I will cherish the rest of my life. I still cant believe your gone its so hard to not just want to find a way to call u and just talk like we used to. I had to tell my family sunday which was so hard my mom broke down crying we miss you so much. We love you Darthel.. Love The Stover Family
Ashley Stover
Leanna Stover
Rob
Alexis Stover
Mary Ann Ward
June 24, 2015
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 Rd, Columbus, OH 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
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The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, OH Chapter
(614)882-8986
www.tcfcolumbus.org
www.compassionatefriends.org
teela jones
June 24, 2015
Pook I love you so much, I still can't believe you're gone. I go to sleep at night and hope when I awake it was just a horrible dream. I just wish I had one more chance to hug you, see you smile, hear you laugh, and tell you how much I love you and I don't want you to go. Pookie I'll love you always forget you never rest in peace baby boy
Love always your big
cousin Teela Jones
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