Jaden Charles

Jones

Jaden Charles Jones was born on June 23, 2008, in Toledo, Ohio, to Sylvester Jones Sr. and LaQuitta

Jones. He was the second child born to their union and the youngest of six. Due to a tragic accident,

Jaden sadly departed this life on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Toledo Hospital. He was 18 years old.

Jaden was raised in the Washington Local School District, attending Meadowvale Elementary and

Jefferson Jr. High before graduating from Whitmer High School. Jaden was a true competitor who did

not like to lose. In elementary school he played basketball, ran cross country, and wrestled for two

years, often competing outside his weight class,showing drive, discipline and determination, bringing

home many first-place trophies and medals. Anyone who met him just knew he was a winner.

Jaden was introduced to the game of chess, the summer before entering Jr. High, he picked it up so

naturally that it wasn't long before he was consistently beating his father and brother, proving to be a

worthy opponent. As he grew, he continued his athletic pursuits and later expanded into football. His

first encounter with football, showed him to be a natural in this sport as well. He started as a lineman,

where he enjoyed hitting and proudly described it as his favorite part. Jaden was later moved to

linebacker and began learning the running back position. During these years he also played in the

school band's percussion section, though he did not continue with music past Jr. High. At the end of his

eighth-grade year, Jaden suffered the tragic loss of his father. Even in the midst of his heartache, he

continued to perservere and remain focused on his future.

Jaden went on to high school, where he continued showcasing his athletic abilities in track, E-Sports,

and football. As a freshman, he was a starting JV running back and had an impeccable season. He

moved up to Varsity his sophomore year, and by his junior year he was affectionately known as

"#JadenBreakinBonesJones."

Jaden had been a member of Victory Life Worship Center since 2011. A born-again Christian, he

received Christ and was baptized in 2018. From a very young age, Jaden served diligently in the church

alongside his parents and brother. He had a loving and kind spirit, was always eager to help whenever

asked, and was known as a very respectful young man. He didn't say much, but when he did, he made

an impact.

Jaden was preceded in death by his father, Sylvester Jones Sr.

Jaden leaves to cherish his memory: his loving mother, LaQuitta Jones; his brothers, JaVelle, Sylvester

(Kamesha), Jeremie Sr., and Jeremiah Sr. Jones; his sister, LaVelle Ridley; his grandmother, Derlean

Singleton; his grandparents, Gerald and Sherri Ridley; his special aunt, LaVitta Ridley; his special

cousin, Royce Ridley; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends.