JaySamon Demetris Jones , 18, was born March 4, 2002 in Kansas City, Missouri to Synita Hamilton and Jewell Jones.

Jay attended Gordon Parks Elementary then began his voyage in the Center School District at Indian Creek Elementary and Center Middle School. He was a proud Yellow Jacket at Center Senior High School, where he will be an honorary Graduate. Jay was a star soccer and baseball player from his Freshman to his Senior year in high school. Jay was such a lovable kid. He could make friends whenever and wherever he went. Most of all he loved hanging with his friends, his cousins and Rebecca. Jay invited Christ into his life at the early age of nine. He was baptized at Greater Works A.M.E. May of 2011. He later attended church services at Friendship Baptist Church.

Upon his heavenly arrival he was greeted by his two times great grandmother Laura Lee White, his grandmother Anita Hamilton, grandmother Ramona McReynolds, grandparents Rev. Daniel Childs Sr. and Virginia Childs, uncles William Johnson and Kelvin Childs, and aunt Kesha McReynolds.

Jay Leaves to cherish in his memory, his mother Synita Hamilton, nurturing father Kevin McReynolds, father Jewell Jones. Also, his four brothers Jewell Jones, Kevin McReynolds Jr., Alonzo Johnson and KC McReynolds; two loving sisters, Kelis and Kaleah McReynolds.

His astonishing memory will also remain with his great grandmother Billie Beatty (Robert), his god grandmother Jacklin Martin, his grandfather Sherman Childs (Sheila), his God mother Annette Black and his longtime girlfriend Rebecca Atkins. He will forever be loved by his closest cousins, as well as friends Gabriel Jones and Treyon Blaylock. Jay will be dearly missed and continually loved by an abundance of extended family and friends.

Funeral services Saturday, November 21, at 11:00am at the Fellowship Right Missionary Baptist Church. Interment XII Gates Memorial Gardens. Visitation Saturday 9:00am-11:00am at the church. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.

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