Army Pfc. Ashlan Jones

Army Pfc. Ashlan Jones, age 18, of Gaffney, SC, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 due to an automobile accident.

Ashlan was born Friday, May 27, 2005 in Rutherford County. He was a graduate of Gaffney High School, class of 2023. He served in the U.S. Army at Fort Jackson and was awaiting his new assignment to Fort Sill in Oklahoma.  Ashlan took pride in being a soldier in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed gaming, listening to country music and especially loved spending time with his siblings. He was loved by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his Nana, Melinda Gossett and great granny, Bettie Jones.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving parents, Scottie and Malena Jones of Gaffney; siblings, Keith Godfrey (Neira), Cameron Watts, LaHaven Jones, Sani Jones, Bryson Wright and Addison Kinsey; grandmother, Kimberly Dukes of Forest City; grandfather, Charlie Gossett of Mooresboro; nephew, Daxton Godfrey and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 13^th at Crestview Baptist Church with Bishop Michael Moore officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the church. Interment with military honors will follow at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank the members and pastor of Crestview Baptist Church for their kindness and love toward the family.