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Official Obituary of

Sgt. JaRawn "Poppa" Eugene Jones

March 1, 2001 ~ October 27, 2024 (age 23) 23 Years Old

Sgt. JaRawn Jones Obituary

Sgt. JaRawn Eugene Joneswas born to Cynthia Baxter and Stanley Jones on March
9, 2001, in Bradenton, FL. He entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
He attended the public schools of Manatee County and Bradenton Christian School.
At a young age, he gave his life to Christ on June 29, 2016. He joined the United States
Marines on August 26, 2019. He was also a member of the Bikers Corner motorcycle
club. He was very social and made friends no matter where he went. His outgoing
nature and warm smile would light up any room. He was always happy and willing
to help anyone out. He always got along with others. Anytime you’re around him, he
will make you laugh no matter what. He had a huge heart. He lived life; he didn’t let
life live him. He was very strong-willed; if he had a goal, he always reached it. Being
defeated was not an option!! His maternal grandparents, James and Essie Baxter, and
his paternal grandfather, Raymond Jones, preceded him in death.He leaves to cherish
fond memories: His devoted mother Cynthia (Terrance) Baxter of Palmetto,FL; Father:
Stanley (Ursula) Jones Wilson of Tampa, FL; Grandparents: Renae (Ardell) Williams
of Tampa, Fl; Son: Zayden Eugene Jones; Daughter: Kehlani Anderson; Brothers:
Michael Hamilton and Jakareon (Timieka) Jones of Tampa, FL; Sister: Alexus (Justin)
Hamilton of Columbia, SC; Sierra Reeves of Tampa, FL. Significant other: Dyangely
Sauchay; Aunts: Betty (Willie) Simmons; Beverly Baxter; Uncles: Deandre (Shameca)
Williams and Tony Willams both of Tampa, FL. Best Friend: Juan (Melissa) Salas;
Special Cousin: Darius White; Mentor/Father Figure: Captain L.M. Leonard. A host
of other relatives and friends.

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Services

Celebration of Life
Saturday
November 16, 2024

11:00 AM
Happy Gospel Church
1915 53rd Ave E.
Bradenton, FL 34203

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