JAYCEON XAVIER JONES
Master Jayceon Xavier Jones (Jay), son of Kierra S. Jones, was born on March 15, 2015, in Sumter. The angel of the Lord presented Jay with his wings on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital in Columbia. Master Jay was a second-grade student at Shaw Heights Elementary School. Jay loved reading, and his favorite subject in school was math. Jay, with a heart of gold, had a smile with a big personality that left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Jay, only 8 years old, was a very tech-savvy young man and very photogenic.
Jay enjoyed watching "Black Panther" and playing his favorite video games, Fortnite and Call of Duty, on his Nintendo Switch, which he left to his brother. Jay had a love for baseball and enjoyed watching his uncle DJ play.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his loving and caregiving mother, Kierra Jones; one brother, Kaleb Jones; his Nana, Karen Miller; his grandpa, Arthur Shoto of Kuwait; two aunts, Dakaria Miller of the home and Zaria (Demarcus) of Dalzell; two uncles, Darian (DJ) Miller of the home and DeVonte (Talena) Early of Virginia Beach, Virginia; five cousins, Zacharee Jones and Zariyah Jenkins, both of Dalzell, and Riley, Layla and Aliyah Early, all of Virginia Beach, Virginia; his great-grandparents, Willie (Sarah) Jones of Dalzell; a grand-uncle, Charles Jones of Sumter, and a host of other relatives and friends who will be deeply saddened by his passing.
Jayceon was preceded in death by his grandfather, Darian Miller, and great-great-grandparents, Conyers and Sarah White.
In accordance with the COVID-19 guidelines, the family is requesting that face masks and social distancing be observed by relatives and friends during visitation at the home of his great-grandparents, 7061 Acton Road, Dalzell.
The procession will leave the home at 11:20 a.m.
The remains will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. for viewing until time of services.
Funeral services will be held at noon Tuesday, March 5, at Orangehill Independent Methodist Church, 3005 S.C. Highway 261 South, Wedgefield, with the Rev. Darrell A. James, pastor, eulogist.
Burial will be in Orangehill Independent Methodist Church Cemetery.
Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.WilliamsFuneralHomeInc.com.