Myron D. Jones

Mr. Myron D. Jones of 19508 Temple Avenue, South Chesterfield, Virginia, received his wings and went to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at his residence.

Myron was born on July 9, 1988, in Silver Springs, Maryland.  At an early age Myron was baptized at Refuge Aposotolic Church of Christ. Myron was a 2007 graduate of Matoaca High School.  He had many accomplishments in football. He played the position of Running Back for the Matoaca High Warriors Football Team and received a full-scholarship to South Carolina State University, where he played the position of Linebacker. 

He had many goals and many other talents.  He was a employed as a truck driver for various  businesses and companies.  Myron was also a skillful painter. He was well-known for his politeness and his respectfulness to everyone he came in contact with, especially his elders.  He would lend a helping hand in any way he could.

Myron was predeceased by his mother, Marshell D. Jones; paternal grandmother,  Mary T. Jones; and maternal grand parents, Richard and Elizabeth Wyche.

Myron leaves behind to cherish his precious memories: devoted father, Leroy Jones, Jr.; grandfather, Leroy Jones, Sr.; three aunts, Dale Y. Turner, Tina Ligon (Darren), and Gloria Hunter (Michael); and a devoted sister, Tanisha Jones (Maurice Epps) and one brother, Raynold Jones (Kimberly Johnson); three nieces, Raniyah Jones, Aiyanna Parker and Kai-Ayshia Johnson; two nephews, Ryan Epps and Amir Epps; a very special devoted friend dear to his heart, Cherese Pope;  special friends, Clinton "Sunny " Clayton, and Tyquwan Mason;  special  cousin, Gemar Jones; and a host of  cousins, other relatives, extended family and friends too numerous to name.

Services will be held 3:00 P.M., Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs, Sr., Pastor and Pastor Michael Wyche, eulogist. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.

Please follow the CDC and State of Virginia guidelines.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.