Antonio Jones

Visitation will be at 10:00 am on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Forest Lawn in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 am on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Fort Lauderdale, FL with Nativity Catholic Church, officiating. Burial will follow on Friday, June 2, 2023, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church of Dallas, TX. Arrangements are by Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home, also of Dallas, TX.

Antonio Marquis Jones was born in Philadelphia, PA to Wiley Lee Jones and Janet DeJesus Pagan on December 7, 1987. He graduated from Upper Moreland High School in Willow Grove, PA in 2005. He later graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance in 2009. He married Kiara Margarita Rivera on January 19, 2019, in Miami Beach, FL. He worked as a Controller for Coastal Waste & Recycling for 4 years. As a proud runner, he was involved in many run clubs including, South Beach Run Club and Brickell Run Clubs powered by Nike Running, as well as other run crews including Team100 and Late Night Menu Crew based in Miami, FL. He was a member of the Nativity Catholic parish with his family in Hollywood, FL. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and loved to support all teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles, Sixers, Flyers, and Phillies. Go Birds!

Antonio Marquis Jones is preceded in death by his grandfather, Augustine DeJesus; grandmother, Evelyn Tory Mizelle-Cousins; best friend, Kristopher Todd Lowery; father, Wiley (Mike) Lee Jones; and sister, Rakia Chantel Jones.

Antonio Marquis Jones is survived by his wife, Kiara Margarita Rivera, son, Nox Kristopher Jones, daughter, Noa Cruz Jones, dog, Kona; mother, Janet DeJesus Pagan; mother-in-law, Grace Montemayor-Rivera; grandmother, Carmen Pagan; brother, Michael Gathers; brother, Micah Anthony Jones Sr.; sister, Sharmane Sherita Walker, and spouse, Andrew Neville Walker; sister, Jasmin Angelica Jones; sister, Cassandra Alysha Johnson; sister-in-law, Katriona Salazar Eggleston and spouse, Danny Ray Eggleston II; sister-in-law, Krystal Shardae Mills; sister-in-law, Karina Tatiana Meadows, and spouse, Rusty Joe Meadows; sister-in-law, Santa Catalina Rivera; nieces, Imani Cecelia Jones, Alexus Idalia Jones, Allison Shardae Mills, Daisy-Marie Parker, Sophia Gracie Holligan, Amerie Rose Walker, Serenity Skai Thomas, Anaya Reign Windom and Bella Harper Meadows; nephews, Micah Anthony Jones Jr., Gavin Luke Hohenberger, Tayden Jadiel DeJesus, Colton Scott Hohenberger, Javano Azai Thomas, and Anderson Noe Walker; Mom-in-love, Alicia Ann Lowery and sister-in-love, Rachael Lauren Lowery; Godchildren, Brian A. Williams, Jr., Mia Adalyn Lowery and Benjamin August Lowery; and an abundance of beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, co-workers and running mates.

Memorials and flowers may be sent to Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Monetary donations may be sent electronically to the existing fundraising account.

The family of Antonio Marquis Jones wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to those who have expressed their condolences, prayed for, and supported our family during this difficult time. Take comfort that Antonio Marquis Jones left an immense impression on all that knew him, and his love, laughter, kindness, and impact will never be forgotten.

The service may be viewed live at:

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Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestlawnsouth.com for the Jones family.