David Lee “Davey” Jones, age 48, passed away suddenly Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at his home in Scio. Born April 21, 1978, in Wheeling, WV he was a son of David L. Jones and Sharon Byers Jones of Scio.

Davey graduated from Jewett-Scio High School in 1997. While in school, he played the drums in the band when he was in junior high and basketball his junior year. He had worked as a security guard for Security of America and L.J Smith. Davey loved making memories with his family and friends, whether it was playing cards or video games, watching movies or just listening to music, he enjoyed those special moments. Davey was a gentle soul and had a heart of gold.

Surviving are his parents David and Sharon Jones, a sister Jennifer Jones, a brother Christopher Jones, special aunts Marlene Jones and Jean Yoss, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and his companion for many years Amy Underwood.

Preceding him in death are his grandparents Carl and Irene Byers, Lee and Leona “Blondie” Jones, step-grandparents Zelda and Harold Moore and Jim Burchfield and aunts and uncles Ed Yoss, Victoria Byers (Bob) Major, Freda Byers (Jim) Pack and Shirley Jones Fogle Shaffer.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held Saturday December 12, 2026, at 11 am in Scio Presbyterian Church. Koch Funeral Home, Scio has been entrusted with his arrangements.