Jeffery Leon Jones

Jeffery Leon Jones who resided in Hamilton, Ohio was born July 17, 1981 in Toledo, Ohio to Melvin and Rosetta Jones.  He was a 2001 graduate of Central Catholic High School in his hometown of Toledo. We unexpectedly lost this amazing man on January 13th, 2023. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. Though we are devastated, and his absence leaves a huge void, we are comforted in knowing he is more alive now than he has ever been in eternity with Jesus.

Jeff was one of a kind-a true creative free spirit with an infectious joy and sense of humor who was a friend to countless people. He was an incredible photographer whose work was once on display at the Columbus Museum of Art. He was one year short of finishing his dream of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Design at Miami University, where he was a full-time student. He was so proud to be making the Dean’s list and to be a first-generation college student.

He was passionate about gathering others, creating community, and making others feel welcome regardless of their background. Jeff was gifted musically and was involved in various ministries over the years including leading worship and church planting.  He had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed traveling with his wife and kids to beautiful places to explore and photograph, especially a memorable Airstream trip taken along the East coast.

But mostly, his wife and kids meant the world to him. He was preceded in death by his father Melvin and brother Melvin, Jr.  He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Kristina (nee Percival), sons Elijah (14) Mattais (12) and Liam (10), his mother Rosetta, his sisters Natasha (Connie) Schepflin, Danielle Jones with nieces Alana Buck and Cece Schepflin and a host of extended family and friends who were family to him.

There will be a gathering locally at Vineyard Northwest Church 9165 Roundtop Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio on January 28th, 2023 with an open house from 2-4pm with a message to honor Jeff shared at 3:00pm. Come as you are for a casual, meaningful celebration of life.

There will be a Toledo gathering to honor Jeff on March 4th at The Intersection Church 1640 S. Coy Rd. Oregon, OH 43616 at 10:30am.