Mr. Stephen Douglas Jones, age 68, of Stuart, Virginia passed away on April 1, 2025 at his home. He was born on June 18,1956 in Patrick County to the late Andrew Douglas Jones and Mary Jones Chittum Rautio. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Melanie L. Jones and a brother, David W. Jones.
Stephen was a kind, caring, and gentle soul that never met a stranger, and was always eager to help others. He enjoyed his daily morning walks at the Mayo River Rail Trail, and meeting and talking with friends at Hardees. He always had a bright and cheerful smile on his face. Stephen loved raising exotic animals, being a “history buff”, burning up the roads in his white Jeep (Rowdy), and spending time with his family. He relied on his strong Catholic faith in his daily life.
Mr. Jones is survived by a daughter Karen Ann Walton (Lee) of Stuart, Virginia; three grandchildren, Jonathan Boyd Walton, Annalyn “Karoline” Walton and Roselyn “Hope” Walton; brothers, Terry L. Jones (Ann) and Christopher A. Jones (Wendy); a sister, Lori J. Layman; special aunts, Linda J. Edwards (Dick) and Cathy J. Beamer (Bill); his first love and mother of his daughters, Cynthia McPeak Jones; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Risen Lord Catholic Church, 59 Mountain View Loop, Stuart, Virginia, with the Rev. Herman Katongole presiding. Burial will follow in Adams Cemetery with full military rites. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Risen Lord Catholic Church, 78 St. Joseph Lane, Woodlawn, Virginia 24381. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
