Derek Rico Jones, age 36

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Lost to gun violence on August 8, 2023 in Newport News, Virginia.

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  • Personality:
    13 Funny, caring, out going and had big heart❤️
    6 Loved His Family
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  • Occupation:
    6 Landscaper
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  • Schools attended:
    10 New Kent Public Schools
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  • Comments:
    11 I miss you cuz ,you will always hold a place in my heart.
    9 we will always love you ❤️
    7 Miss You Cuz
    7 I’m going to miss you so much! You didn’t deserve any of this💔
    13 I love you dad 💕 may you rest in peace and watch over us and your grandson 🕊️
    6 We Love You And Miss You So Much Already. You Didn't Deserve This
    4 We love you and you will be missed. RIP. Fly High Angel. We love you
    7 I love you dad I will miss till the end from your son Derek Rico Jones Jr 🫶🙏
    5 Rest Easy Bro u will truly be missed you and your brothers 🕊️🕊️🕊️
    6 rest easy dad i miss u and love you so much i love you so much rlly wishing you were here rn
    1 I miss you so much bro .we will continue to fight for justice
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