Deshawn Garnett Jones

Deshawn Garnett Jones, 43, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on December 19th, 2025. He was born July 3, 1982, in Akron, Ohio, to William Wells and Dianna Jones.

A native of Akron, Ohio, he graduated from EastHigh School, where he was an all-city basketballplayer, and attended Ohio State University. He wasa loving son, father, brother, cousin, and friend.Shawn’s world revolved around his family. Hecherished spending quality time with his children.He liked to grill, play poker, crack jokes, and dance(even though he had no rhythm). Shawn truly wasthe life of “every” party. If you know him, you knowthat when he pulls up, he's going to get some fried chicken.

He is preceded in death by his devoted mother,Dianna Jones (Whitehurst), and sister Olivia Gibson.He is survived by his father, William (Priscilla)Wells; his children, DeShawn Jones Jr., Sevyn Jones, Nova Jones, and Josiah Smith; siblings WilliamJews, Natalie Wells, Shamica (Dion) Samuell ofRaleigh, NC, Terron (Tania) Gibson of Manassas, VA,Jalisa Gibson, and Shanay Gibson; and a host ofaunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Special friend and loving partner, Tashe Smith.Close friends, almost like brothers, Tucker Cleigh,Terrance Stokes, and Tyrell (Adrian) Fletcher.

Shawn impacted every person he came across. Hewill be greatly missed and truly remembered.

If you know, you know.I’M OUT HERE!!!!