Jonathan Wayne Jones Sr.
July 14, 1955 - March 12, 2021
Jonathan W Jones Sr. was born to Laura E. Jones and Charles H. Jones-Harding on July 14, 1955 in Baltimore, Maryland. He took the hands of his loved ones on the other side the morning of Friday, March 12, 2021.
Jonnie received his childhood education in the Baltimore City public schools and continued his education as an alumnus of Salt Lake Community College years later when moving to Utah. He loved to fish, tell stories, and watch his favorite sports teams. He enjoyed making people laugh, treating people like family and inspiring others to keep their faith because our Father in heaven loves us all. Jonnie enlisted in the US Army during the Vietnam War era as an Engineer. Basic in Ft Knox, KY, served domestically in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, then abroad in Hassan Hamburg, Germany. Early in his civilian career he spent time as a correctional officer but mostly served as an Environmental Technician Lead at the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute for 25 years. Loved by family, an abundance of co-workers, and friends. He will truly be missed.
Surviving is his wife Detra Jones, children Jonathan Wayne Jones Jr., Deshawne Jackson, Erica Jackson adopted daughter, Kesha Houston and daughter-in-law Thea Hall-Jones. Jonnie also loved children from his past, Karen Woolford, Marshall Parker, Brandon Parker, Helena, and JJ. “Once a Jones, always a Jones!”
His sisters Charlotte Starks, Linda Jones, Gertrude Allen, Chana Harding, and his brother Marvin Draper, survive him.
Also surviving are sixteen grandchildren: Quincy Houston, Braxton Jones, Marquis Jackson, Christina Jones, Heaven Jones, Samya Jackson, Ameia Stringer, Lena Jones, Tiana Stringer, Zoriah Hall-Jones, Xavier Hall-Jones, Tariq Jackson, Deshawne Jackson Jr., Isaiah Hall-Jones, Angelica Jones, and Jonathan W. Jones III. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son Jonathan Jennings, brothers Jerome Jones, Charles Harding, Joseph Jones, Ronald Jones Sr., and a sister Margaret Draper.
A viewing will be on Sunday, March 21, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, SLC. Please call the funeral home at 801-474-9119 between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm to make a reservation to abide by social distancing guidelines. Masks are required. There will be a private family service which may be live streamed on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 11:00 am, by returning to this page where a “Watch Now” button will appear. He will be laid to rest in a private family service at the Utah Veterans Memorial Park. Please share your memories and photos with his family at www.starksfuneral.com.
In Loving Memory
I was very surprised and saddend to learn of Jon's passing. I worked with him for many years while he was working at the University Of Utah EVS department. We shared many laughs together. My condolences to the family, I know he will be greatly missed.
My heart felt love to my cousins in the lost of Johnnie but I know he is in a prepared place with GOD no more pain and sickness and worry. Just know that GOD is with you more at this time then ever lean on Him and family and friends to help comfort your hearts. I wish I could be there with you all. Much Love Cousin Anna
Dear Family, Words can't express the sadness you feel right now. Even though we are miles apart we are close in heart. I know the pain you feel right now but remember these words, 'God will not leave you comfortless.' May God's love comfort and keep you during this difficult time. Love Helen
The Customer Service Support Organization of the IRS, IT User Service & Network Organization send our condolences to Lisa Bellamy and the entire family at this time of bereavement. May you keep the memories close to your heart to comfort you in this time of need.
Sending my condolences and prayers to your family. May the strength that the presence of the Holy Spirit gives be with you and your family always. Love Beverly Sparks, IT, UNS, ESD, SE Team B
Dear family on behalf of the Addison Family of Castle Street we send our sincere love and condolences on the passing of Jonathan. May God bless you all with peace and strength during this difficult time. Much love, Carolyn and the”Addison” Family
Condolences to my cousins and family on the passing of Johnnie. You are in my prayers, may the many times you spent together give you comfort and peace.
My condolences to the family of a member of the Baltimore to Utah connection..farewell to a "cousin" and childhood friend..God grant the family love and peace as Johnnie's homegoing is celebrated.
I send my love and condolence to all my family and friends in Utah . Johnny you will surly be missed . May your soul rest in peace.
Thank you for all the love bestowed upon my family throughout the years. May God be with your family and sending my deepest condolences ����
In Loving Memory
