Joshua "Joshie" David Jones

Joshua David Jones, age 17 of Kingsport, was cradled up into the arms of Jesus during the early evening hours on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Joshua was born on September 17, 1999 in Kingsport, TN to Greg and Bridgett Carr Jones. Even though his time on earth was short, he lived a lifetime of love and happiness.

From his love of music, to going to school dances, Joshua didn’t let his physical challenges stop him from living. Joshua was a member of the Spirit Squad at Dobyns Bennett and he enjoyed his life, and he enjoyed being with his family. Joshua will be remembered as the little boy with a beautiful soul; and the young man whose smile and attitude touched many people.

Joshua is survived by his parents, Greg Jones and wife Kathy, and Bridgett Jones and fiancé Tracy Meader; brothers, Brandon and wife Ashley, Brent and wife Meghan, Deyton, and Daylin; sisters, Bella, Kierra, and Amber; Grandparents, David and Scarlett Carr, and David and Glenda Jones; Step-Grandparents, Kelcie and Mary Houseright; Great-Grandmothers, Burlene Kestner and Bertha Jones; Uncle and Aunt, Brandon and Kelly Walker, and Aunt Suzanne Folkner; and cousins, Brady and Lyla Walker, and Quinton and Connor Folkner.

Joshua’s family will receive friends on Friday, November 11, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the chapel at East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 pm following the visitation with Preacher Vic Wallace and Pastor Jerry Musick officiating. Interment services will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 1:00 pm in the Garden of Faith at East Lawn Memorial Park, Kingsport, TN. Serving as pallbearers are Tracy Meader, Steve Reed, Brandon Walker, Brady Walker, Jason McMurray, Quinton Folkner, and Connor Folkner.

The family would like to give a special thanks to all of Joshua’s healthcare workers and friends for their generous love and caring for Joshua.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Make a Wish Foundation at located at 6005 Century Oaks Dr. #500, Chattanooga, TN 37416. http://etn.wish.org/ Phone: (423) 629-9474

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.eastlawnkingsport.com. East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park has the honor of serving the family.