On June 11,2013 our beloved De'Onte Clayton Jones went onto glory. He was a handsome and humble young man who had a quiet,serious demeanor but gentle as a lamb toward his family and close friends. On December 9,1990, David and Marites Jones were blessed by God to witness the birth of their third son, De'Onte Clayton Jones.

At an early age
Do'Onte gave his heart to Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and Lord. His parents were dedicated in encouraging him and his siblings to be an active member of the New Generation Gospel Choir, which was directed by Mrs. Shirley Robinson and Doc Christan.

As De'Onte grew in stature it was evident that he was a natural and gifted athlete. By the time he reached middle school,he was actively involved with playing his favorite sport, football. He became an excellent football player in high school and graduated and received acceptance to attend and play college football at Virginia State University in Petersburg Virginia. De'Onte was looking forward to successfully completing his studies and graduating in December 2013. His ultmate goal was to graduate from college with a 4.0 GPA as an honors student and become a criminal justice lawyer.

De'Onte was preceded in death by his grandfather,James M Jones,Jr.

De'Onte will be greatly missed, forever loved and cherished by his devoted parents David and Marites Jones, his siblings,
Antonio,Angelo,Kianan,Davon, Devon, Tonie and Shamika Jones, two grandmothers,Erlinda Gabriel and Shirley Jones. Five uncles,Celso Domingo, Milton ,Generro,James III and Kevin Jones. Two aunts,Violeta Delos Reyes and Angela Newlon-Adams, one sister-in-law Shanetra and a host of nieces,nephews other relatives and friends. One devoted best friend, Kyle Brown. We would like to acknowledge his friends and associates who will greatly miss him as well. De'Onte affectionaly known as "Dee" had a serious, strong,sensitive and quiet character. De'Onte was a playful big brother to his younger siblings and cousins especially Darius.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 20, from noon to 8 p.m. at C. W. Edwards Funeral Home, 16476 Richmond Turnpike, Bowling Green, Virginia 22427 and one hour before the service on Friday at the church.

A celebration of life will be 10:00 a.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church, 7187 Macedonia Road, Woodford, Virginia 22580. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.