Mr. David Lee Jones, Sr.

Mr. David Lee Jones, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.   A Memorial Service honoring his life will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606, with Pastor Donald Lott, Officiating.

Mr. Jones was born on August 11, 1964, in Belle Glade, Florida, but his life was deeply intertwined with the city of Tampa, where many first came to know and love him. He later expanded his roots to Georgia, creating a bridge of memories between Florida and Georgia.

He attended King High School and graduated in the Class of 1983. There, he was a multi-sport star athlete, most notably excelling in football and baseball. His exceptional pitching skills earned him a spot directly out of high school in the 28th round of the MLB Draft, where he was selected by the Atlanta Braves. He also played professionally for the Durham Bulls in 1985.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, Benjamin Jones, Sr. and Nina Rice Cameron; siblings, Deborah Washington, Benjamin Jones, Jr., Ronnie and Renee Jones (twins), June Jones, and Alvin Jones; and niece, Davina Harris.

David leaves to cherish his memory: his beloved wife, Tammy S. Jones; sons, Sedrick Reese,
Davian (Alexandra Young) Jones, Sr., Darius Jones, and David Lee Jones, Jr.; grandchildren, Sheyla Reese, Jabari Wright, Aidan Young, Mylo Young, Luna Young, Daviah Jones, and Davian Jones, Jr.; great grandson, Ezekiel Reese; nieces and nephews, Herbert (Corinne) Washington, Edward Washington, Nina McIntosh, Corine Samuel, Marcia Jones, and Tameka Norton; God brothers, Robert Tripp and Richard Haywood; close cousins, Mayjo Murdock and Henry Henley; and a host of family and friends.

Arrangements entrusted to Ray Williams Funeral Home, Rhodes & Northern, Owners

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