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JONESBORO - Jonathan Drum, 34, of Jonesboro, a disabled Army veteran, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Jonesboro. He was born Oct. 25, 1989, in Torrance, Calif., to John Drum and Gie Ponder. Jonathan moved from California to Jonesboro 25 years ago and had been a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Jonesboro.
Jonathan graduated from The Academies of Jonesboro High in 2007. He then attended Arkansas State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business, followed by a master's degree.
Jonathan had a passion for travel and was known for his kind and generous spirit. He had a heart of gold and was always ready to help anyone in need.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, James Drum, and his maternal grandmother, Hatsuko Manuel.
Jonathan is survived by his wife, Sarah Drum; his father, John Drum, and stepmother, Riza Drum of Jonesboro; his mother, Gie Ponder, and stepfather, Bart Ponder of Jonesboro; paternal grandmother, Rebecca Drum of Jonesboro; his brothers, Justin (Ebony) Drum, Jason Drum and Luke Drum, all of Jonesboro, and Tyler Ponder of Columbus, Ohio; his sister, Winter Drum of Jonesboro; his beloved pets, Lulu and Suzy; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A memorial service will take place Saturday at St. Timothy's Anglican Church. Visitation will be from 9 to 9:45 a.m., followed by the memorial service at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to please consider donations to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (t2t.org); and/or We Are The 22 organization (wearethe22.org).
The family requests a business-casual dress code with a preference for colorful attire.
Online registry: www. emersonfuneralhome.com
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Catherine Smith
July 13, 2024
Jonathan was my "son" at OMP in 2005. Such a sweetheart and always had us laughing.
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Unknown
July 12, 2024
He was a great substitute and was very nice to all of us.-Valley View student
Layla Shackelford
July 12, 2024
He was a great sub, and we all loved him. So sorry for your loss. -valley view student
Layla Shackelford
July 12, 2024
He was a great sub we loved him. I´m sorry for your loss. -valley view student
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Terry D Wilkins
July 12, 2024
I met Jonathan while working with him at the Veterans Service Office. I was very sorry to hear of his passing. May you rest in peace brother.
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