Jonathan H. Erving, Jr., 62, Of Manchester, NJ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. Better known to his family & friends as Joey, was born in Neptune and raised in Manchester. He graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in Toms River where he was a 4-year starter on the football team.
Joey worked as a logistics manager for Electronic Measures in Neptune. He was very smart & supportive, and often tutored family or anyone in the neighborhood who needed extra help. Joey enjoyed bowling and playing softball, participating in leagues for both. He also loved old school & R&B music and playing card games like Uno & Spades. Most of all, Joey enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.
Joey was predeceased by his parents, Jonathan, Sr. & Justina Erving; and his brother, Russell Erving, Sr. He is survived by his 4 children, Dominique Davis (Matt) of Little Egg Harbor, Justina Erving-Walton (Harry) of Barnegat, Jaishawna Erving (Tom) of Barnegat and Jonathan Erving (Nicki) of Little Egg Harbor; and their mother, Darlene Phonex; his brother, Richard Erving (Iris) of Manchester; and his 16 grandchildren.
A visitation for Joey will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 3010 Ridgeway Rd. Manchester, NJ. Funeral services will begin at 6:30 PM at the funeral home. Condolences and tributes can be left for the Erving family at www.andersoncampbellmanchester.com.
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