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David Jones Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected death of David Matthew Jones on October 21, 2022 at the age of 33 years. David lost his courageous battle against addiction. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Roxana Ballinger, Step father William Ballinger, his sister Debra Jones and his father Lee Jones, Step siblings Walker Ballinger, Amelia O'Brien and Wesley Ballinger. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 6, 2022.

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Roger and Donna Williamson

May 7, 2023

Thoughts and prayers. Will always remember!

Gail Powell

February 26, 2023

Roxanna, Wesley shared the horrific news of the loss of your beloved son. As a parent, my heart breaks for you. I applaud your courage in sharing his battle with addiction. No words will ease your pain but I offer my heartfelt condolences. Gail Powell

Roxana Ballinger

January 29, 2023

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SaRah Britton

November 13, 2022

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SaRah Britton

November 13, 2022

I Just can't stop thibking about davy... He was a good person and inspired me more than you could ever realize. He was a passionate person and not a day will pass where I don't miss his smile, goofy laughter and amazing spirit. In may I had him write his name just above my knee and I had it tattooed on me. I'm so beyond grateful to have met this man and had the honor of knowing him. I never once regretted that tattoo and now it's something I'm even more honored to have forever...every time I spoke to him I always said, " love you Davy Jones! ." He helped me work through a time of extreme pain and HE is the sole reason I was able to stay clean and inspired me to get my life back...told me I wasn't like these other ppl and that he wanted to see me with my children again...he took me to my hometown, looking back smiling at me evéry so ofren, and he made mefeel like I had
purpose again. I truly love that man...i wrote about him my first month, homeless and afraid alone, at the beach in a letter to my mother, I got that tattoo because I was and am always going to forever be "in love with Davy Jones" in another letter in July I spoke to my mother about how I jumped in the water with Davy Jones with all our clothes on and it was soul fulfilling....I got his name on me as the 2nd tattoo of many I got representing my trials and tribulations in my year" stuck " at VA beach. Purgatory as I called it....the first tattoo was in memory of the first fief I made Samantha trepanier, who passed away 3 wks after I got here, but her life and death made an impact so big it inspired me to learn more about the homeless not hopeless people at the beach...I became incredibly close with davy and his name was the second I had tattooed, before he died...I already knew he was currently and in the future a huge part of my life, and I was right. Davy's purpose on this earth will continue to be fulfilled even after his passing...he was home for me many times, the only person at the beach I would come cuddle with when I needed his spirit around me, and will continue to be a lasting force of love and chamge in my life, as well as others...he wanted to stay clean and wanted to see others clean... he cried when I held my teenage daughter in my arms and hugged me so tight I can still feel it....I'm wriig a book, and he knew as well, he was and will always be an essential part of my story and if people don't know who davy Jones was ....they will now. I miss him so much it aches ...just wanted to share that with y'all u so u know what a lasting print he has left behind....and what an inspiration he will always be....please let me know of any services or anything I can do ....-sarah britton 7577072338

John welshman

November 9, 2022

My condolences to the family ice known David for years he was a good guy miss u bro

A kindred spirit

November 6, 2022

I don't know David or his family, but my heart goes out to you. Being the mom of an addict, I thank you for your courage in being open about David's struggle. Loving someone with addiction can be a lonely journey and I would like you to know that you are prayed for and thought about. Wishing you peace in the days to come.

Amaranth

November 4, 2022

I'm so sad to learn of the loss of your son. I am a parent of an addict too. I met your son 5 or 6 years ago and remember his smile and easy laughter. There was a good heart there.

Shana

November 3, 2022

I love you davie from shana

Pamela Richey

November 2, 2022

We will always love you!! We are all heartbroken!! Be in prayer for Bill, Roxana and Debbie

Diane & Jeff Fischer

November 1, 2022

Roxanna and Bill - Our prayers continue to surround you in our love and desire to comfort and encourage you and your families. We are so sorry that this sorrow is part of life's journey here on earth. May he be at peace in God's love. Diane and Jeff Fischer

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