Deontae Leon

Jones

Mr. Deontae Leon Jones, of Warrenton, MO, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 18, 1997, in Lake St. Louis, MO, to Roland Leon Jones and Crystal (nee: Connor) Richardson. Deontae had reached the age of 27 years.

Deontae's infectious sense of humor and kindness made him a beloved figure to his family and friends. He was always the life of the party and would light up any room with his smile.  Deontae was known for his playful nature, love for jokes, and always being right about everything. He cherished moments spent watching and cheering at his brother's football games and being outdoors, fishing, and barbecuing with his family and friends. Deontae was the loving father to his two beautiful children, DeAndre and Andrea. He was a loving son, brother, father, uncle, and friend to so many. Deontae's presence will leave holes in many hearts, but he will never be forgotten.

Deontae is survived by his parents, Crystal Richardson (Anthony) and Roland Jones (Dasha); step mother, Crystal Smart; fiance, Cierra Owens and their two loving children, DeAndre Owens and Andrea Owens; and one step son, Aaron Blair; grandfather, Roland McRoberts; grandmother, Lori Crawford; step parents, Crystal Owens (Chuckie); 9 siblings, DeShawn Jones, Javon Jones, Taylor Anderson, Alexis Richardson, Aaliyah Richardson, Anthony Richardson, Dominic Richardson, Derek Richardson, Daisy Stansbury, Virginia Stansbury, Tiarra Jones, and Cordell Richardson; Aunts and Uncles, Shanae Parks, Darius and Kristal Lane, Kenneth Connor Jr., Ranata Williams, Bobby Jones, Yvonne Jones, Nathaniel Jones, Nicole Jones, Avery Jones, Adrian Jones, Bo Jones, Paul Jones, Montell Jones, Lavar Jones, Diamond Jones, and Michael Jones. He is preceded in death by two grandmothers, Yvetta Jones, and Beverly Welge; one grandfather, Kenneth Connor.

A visitation for Deontae will be held Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton. Memorial donations are suggested to Deontae's family for his children c/o Martin Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at martinfuneral.net.