Mr. John Eric Jones

December 6, 1974 - October 23, 2020

Jones – John Eric “Big E” Jones, age 45, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away with his loving wife on Friday, October 23, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on December 6, 1974 to Peggy Sue Evans and the late John Franklin Jones. Eric was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville and graduated from Ed White High School in 1993. Shortly after school, he met the love of his life, Kimberly Ellis, and they were happily married on June 30, 2001. Eric loved life, lived life to the fullest, and was always the life of the party. He enjoyed his longtime career as a Truck Driver and also working with JTA where he served for 6 years. Eric was a loving husband, father, son, and friend and especially loved being a father to his sweet daughter, Haley Nicole. He was an avid Florida Gator fan who enjoyed spending time with the people he loved most, his family and friends. Eric was preceded in death by his father, Frank Jones. Eric is survived by his loving daughter, Haley Nicole Jones of Jacksonville, FL; mother, Peggy Sue Evan of Jacksonville, FL; nephew, Aaron Chandler Ellison; along with many extended family members and friends he loved dearly. A Celebration of Eric and Kim’s Life will be held on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Evangel Temple Assembly of God with Pastor Garry Wiggins officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday an hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Ferreira Funeral Services, 1320 Chaffee Road South, Jacksonville, FL, 32221, 904-378-7777. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book.