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Davis Jones Obituary
NEWPORT - Edward Davis Jones, 40, passed away Jan. 21, 2024, in Bucharest, Romania. He was born Aug. 29, 1983, in Nashville. Edward, known to his friends and family as Davis, was the life of the party. He had a contagious smile and a warm heart, always happy to see those around him. Davis never met a stranger and his friendly nature made him beloved by all who knew him.
Davis had a passion for traveling and exploring the world. He loved going on adventures to faraway places and experiencing different cultures. His job as an English teacher allowed him to connect with students from all over the world, making new friends along the way. Davis also enjoyed hiking and immersing himself in nature's beauty.
He is survived by his loving parents, Col. Edward Davis Jones Sr. and Mary "Beth" Jones of Newport. Davis leaves behind his sister, Liz Jones, and niece, Charlie Jackson, as well as his nephew, William "EJ" Jackson.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Earl and Vivian Jones, and his maternal grandfather, Charles McKee.
Davis also had a special bond with his maternal grandmother, Mary McKee, who will cherish his memory. He is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A celebration of life to honor Davis will be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 17 in the Jacksonport State Park Visitor's Center. This informal celebration will be a time for friends and family to come together and share their memories of Davis. Everyone who knew him is invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that contributions be made to the Christian Relief Fund earmarked for the Ukrainian food pantry in memory of Davis Jones.
Davis touched the lives of many with his vibrant spirit and zest for life. He will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. May his memory live on in our hearts forever.
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Betty Kay Jones Gillihan Hampton
September 2, 2024
Dear Eddie and Beth,
I did not know about your son Davis until today. My friend Susan told me that he had passed away and I found the information online. My brother Buddy and I truly feel your pain because he lost his son in December and I lost my daughter in January. It leaves such a hole in your heart and in your life. I am so sorry for your loss. All my condolences.
Betty Kay Jones Gillihan Hampton
Sophia Huo
February 5, 2024
Edward is such a loving person, and it touches me a lot. He was an incredibly good person with such a gentle heart for everyone, especially for the children. The way he talked about children is so touching. He treated women with respect. He had integrity, kindness, empathy, and good humor, and he was a very polite person as well. He was such an angel to the world. He was intelligent, sensitive, empathetic, inventive, vivid and funny. I miss him so much. He loved his family very much. He loved singing,playing the guitar, and cooking. He loved intellectual activities and he was a philosopher and artist. His biggest dream is to write a book or to make a movie. He was very talented and had some insights and originality. He was so good with words and eloquent, and could just say something without thinking, like a poet or writer. It just comes naturally to him. He was fun, had a good sense of humor, and could always make people laugh. He was so pure and believed in love, which is fundamental to him. He didn't care much about material things because he was more intellectually or spiritually motivated. I've never seen a soul like him, and his passing away is such a loss to everyone who knows well enough about him. I miss him so much and I wish he is in a loving place right now.
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