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Christopher Jones Obituary
Chris was born August 21, 1962 in Newark, Ohio. He passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2020 at his residence. Chris was a 1981 graduate of Newark High School and served in the United States Army from 1981-84. He received an Associate's Degree in Business Management from Ohio University and was formerly employed by Ametek Solidstate Controls in Columbus. Chris was a self-taught, multi-talented musician and vocalist and played the guitar and keyboard. He was a recording artist and was in the process of producing a CD of his own Gospel music.
He was survived by his wife, Najma (Jafar) Jones; daughters, Yasmin Jones and Samera Jones; son Rashad Jones; grandchildren, Dontez Dickerson and Deylon Dickerson; mother, Lela Mae (Kelley) Peterson of Columbus; father, Silas F. Jones of Long Beach, California; brothers, Michael Jones of California, Kenneth Crenshaw of Arizona and Kelsey Crenshaw of Columbus; sisters, Connie Marie (Ken) McDonald of Lewis Center and Deborah Lynn Jones of Cleveland; uncles, Manuel Turner, Bobby Kelley, Billy Jefferson and Tommy Jefferson; aunts, Teresa Felix, Margie Kelly Harris (Granville Harris), Tina Scott and Yvonne Jefferson; nephew, Jeff Jones; niece, Nacole (Matt) Wenner; a host of other aunts, uncles and cousins; and special friend, Karen Dickerson.
Chris was preceded in death by a son, Reymond Dickerson.
Memorial contributions may be made to a Veterans organization of your choice.
Please visit www.HoskinsonFuneral.com to share a special memory about Chris or to sign an online guest book.
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Samera Jones
April 29, 2020
I miss you everyday, i wish you were here. I love you so so much and i just wish i could see you. Im sad that i wont ever be able to see you again, but im happy i had some time with you. I love you and not a day goes by where i dont think about you and i just wish you were here with me right now, I love you forever and always. Samera.
Romy Bennett
March 4, 2020
He was like my own brother all of us growing up together, you will be forever mess with your beautiful smile love always your sister Romy and the Blake family. RIH till meet again Love a missed
Lillian Lopez
March 3, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Carla Oliver
March 2, 2020
REST IN PEACE!
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