December 9, 1970 - March 3, 2013
Gregory Ayres Jones, age 42 passed away Sunday, March 3rd, 2013 in Seattle. Gregory is survived by his husband of 13 months, Raymond Deede; mother and father, Darlene and Clark Jones; brothers, Dennis (AnnMarie), Mark (Julie Marson), Miles (Ann) and Kurtis Jones; mother and father-in-law, Diane and Bill Mayer; several nephews and one niece and dogs, Roxie and Magic.
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Greg Jones—
I’m so saddened to hear of your passing. You were always a delight to work with, laugh with and be with. You were in the meeting years where I met my now husband … you and I had a good talk and a giggle over it. I still speak of you when I tell the story of how he and I first met.
It’s hard to believe you’re gone from this world so soon… I know you’ll live on in the stories and lives of those you leave behind. RIP.
Greg,
Always so positive and light hearted you will be missed. Your friends, family and Ray clearly felt your light and love. It was great knowing you and having had the chance to meet.
Greg, every time I saw you out and about, you always greeted me with a smile and a hearty hug.
You will be dearly missed by your friends and family, however we have some fantastic memories of you & Ray together that we will cherish.
It was an honour to have known you.
Greg, I had only gotten to know you in the past year, but from the first time I met you, you were clearly a kind, loving and funny man. It was always great walking into anyplace and seeing you and Ray, both always with big smiles. While our friendship was too brief, I am honored to have gotten to know you.
The world will be different without your wonderful smile and always shining soul. You were always so happy and upbeat and filled the room with love. You will be missed Greg and look forward to seeing that bright smile in the next live.
Love, Justin
Greg, you always had a smile on your face and kindness in your heart. You and your husband are an inspiration to the Seattle community of how a loving marriage should be. You both were always together, smiling, laughing and accepting of other – no matter what. I still remember meeting you, for the first time, at your 40th birthday party, the night you met Raymond.
May you be at peace in your new life and shine like you did while you were here in this one.
You are the Seattle’s dog whisperer!
You were one of the nicest people that I have ever met. You were always smiling in the office and so friendly to everyone. I always looked forward to hearing about the trips that you had just gone on or were about to take. You will be greatly missed. Rest in peace.
Greg, Though I did not have the opportunity to know you for very long, you were always kind and welcoming. Your warm smile and gentle heart made a lasting impression. As you blessed those around you with love and light in this life so shall God bless you in the next. Peaceful journey and a quiet rest for your gentle soul.
Greg, One of the lights of my life. You will be deeply missed. I can only hope to see you again in the next life. I am blessed to have known you. May you be at Peace.
Love,
Brian
I already miss the wonderful, warm, happy energy that surrounded you Greg. I truly am honored to have got to have known you, even if far to briefly.
Warmest love and sympathy to Ray, your friends and family.
Greg,
You were one of the nicest people i’ve ever met. You were always there for me when i needed someone to talk to. Whenever you saw me you greeted me with a Big teddy bear of a smile. You checked in on me and always found some way to cheer me up and give me advice. You and Ray always said the right things to me and you always made me feel welcome. The biggest heart. I’m always going to have those memories we shared. Since i’ve met you i’ve looked up to you. You definitely touched my life and made a difference. You will be missed Greggy.
Love, Sammy
Raymond, we’re thinking of you and your family during these hard times. Sending lots of love and sympathy.
WOW!!! I don’t really know what to say. Still kinda in shock hearing this news at this time and trying to cope myself. I will honestly try and make it . Having experienced so many losses myself of family, friends, influential people and associates, I am a bit numb. Trust in God and may you all find peace and comfort at this time . My sincere condolences to all of you at this time.
My deepest sympathies, as Greg will be missed, and my heart breaks for Ray, Greg’s family as well as those he left behind.
Greg will always in my memory remain,
Forever Young
Trapped in the glorious years
within the memory of belief, lost of all grief.
Take the reasons,
which once seemed so clear,
but never mind, you have nothing to fear.
For you my friend will be, forever young,
Forever in the heart of memories.
Lost in the glory of all time,
the wisdom was there within that smile,
You see you could have told us,
there within lies the mystery.
So shed a smile, and grin a tear,
For you my friend, will be,
Forever young, Forever young.
Forever in the heart of memory,
We see not through or misery.
Forever young, forever young.
There’s a new angel tonight.
His friendship meant a lot to me. He was gentle giant with a wicked sense of humor – a rare and now much missed presence in my life.
My deepest sympathies to Ray and all the people lucky enough to have known Greg.
To Ray, and to Greg’s parents, extended family and friends: please accept my sympathy and prayers at this time of loss. I will miss Greg so much! He is one of the nicest people I have ever met; and was always so friendly and kind to me, and to everyone he came in contact with. May he rest in peace, and may you be comforted by the love and support of each other and his friends.
On behalf of our family, our deepest condolences to your families. Greg was a wonderful man and taken way too soon. He will be deeply missed by many in a great way! Our thoughts and sympathies are with you now and always.
Greg always made me feel better about myself when I was around him. I find that a very rare quality. I send my sympathies to Ray, and to all who miss Greg.
How do I say goodbye to the love of my life? Greg, you were my world. We had so much fun as a team, so much laughter and love between us. You are my husband, now and always. Whatever there is after life here, I hope to find you once again so I can look into your eyes and thank you for loving me as you did and for allowing me to love you. I will care for and love Roxie and Magic- and you will continue to live in all those you have touched.
I knew Gregory back in Abilene TX when his brother was stationed at the Air Force base. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He loved all his family very much. I lost track with Gregory many years ago. But I remember him as a very intelligent happy young man. GOD now has an Angel that’s lights the heavens. No words can help his loved ones. God be with his family.