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John Jones Obituary
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December 25, 2006-
October 6, 2019
Phenix City, AL- John Michael Jayden Jones, 12, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 7:17am at Egleston Children's Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 1:00pm EST at Golden Acres Baptist Church in Phenix City, Alabama. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens in Phenix City, Alabama. The family will receive friends Friday, October 11, 2019 from 6:00-8:00pm EST at Colonial Funeral Home in Phenix City, Alabama.
John was born December 25, 2006 to Michael Wayne Jones and Misty Lee Elkins in Phenix City, Alabama. He attended Golden Acres Baptist Church and Russell County Middle School. Although he was autistic he did not let his condition hinder him from living his life to the fullest, he was a jokester, enjoyed superheros, animals, video games, working on cars and 4-wheelers. John loved exploring, meeting new people, Alabama football, ATV's, riding his bike, hoverboard and ripstik. John never allowed autism to prevent him from doing the things he loved.
Surviving are his mother, Misty Lee Elkins; father, Michael Wayne Jones; siblings, David (Jessica) Kelley, Jr., Desiray (Wesley) Kelley, Cory (Shannon) Kelley, Kayleah (James) Elkins, Natalee Jones, Abbigail Jones, Stephen Jones, Marcus Beard, David White and Ryan Burke; grandmother, Cynthia Elkins; grandfather, Gary (Kim) Chapman; great-grandmother, Agnes Hudgins; aunts, uncles, cousins, 3 nephews and 1 niece.
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October 11, 2019
My sympathy to the family at your time of grief. May God's Loving-Kindness comfort you and help you through uthis difficult time. My prayers are with the family. Psalms 119:50,76
Annie Harte
October 9, 2019
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family..this is just so tragic.. May God wrap his arms around all of you giving you the strength to get through..
MAY YOU ALWAYS REST IN PARADISE.
BABY BOY.
Julie Elkins
October 9, 2019
My daughter goes to scholl with John and he was in all her classes. She said that John was always being funny ang that he was nice to everyone. Sending prayers to your family and also to his classmates and teachers that they find peace .
Amanda Harrison
October 9, 2019
John touched so many. My son has been classmates with John for several years. My son wants everyone to know John was kind, nice and good to everyone. Praying for John's family, friends, and all who loved him.
Gary and Tina Robinson
October 9, 2019
Sending our condolences and prayers to you all.
Brenda Ogle
October 9, 2019
Prayers going up. God bless you all.
Crystal Melvin
October 9, 2019
Praying that God wraps your family in healing love. Fly high sweet angel.
October 8, 2019
Lifting your family up in prayers during this heartbreaking time.
Cindy Milton
October 8, 2019
I did not know him or his family but my heat breaks for all of you . Sending prayers and hugs.
Kristin Redd
October 8, 2019
John was a GREAT kid!!! Even though I just encounterd John a year ago, he became a permanent fixture in my heart, as well as my family's hearts. He was the true definition of a friend to my boys, especially Ki'Ryn. I'll never forget how thoughtful he was. He built my son a bike piece by piece. We will never forgot you. I pray for the family's strength and understanding. May God comfort you all during this tragic time.
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