Eric Lumar Jones, 56, of St. Augustine, Florida was born on August 18, 1966, to the late Ralph and Louise Manning-Jones in Palatka, Florida. He received his education in the St. Johns County School District. Eric worked at a local restaurant and for the City of St. Augustine at an early age. He then went on to become self-employed. On Sunday, April 30, 2023, he joined his heavenly father in Jacksonville, Florida surrounded by his devoted family.

Eric was preceded in eternal rest by his parents, Ralph and Louis Jones, brother, Reginald A. Jones, grandmother, Mattie Green, grandfather, Albert Manning, aunt, Carolyn James, uncles, Samuel Green and Johnny Green

He leaves to cherish his many memories: wife, Tavara Jones, children, Marquis Mitchell (Coriska), Eric (Erica) Mitchell, Latoria Jones, Erica Kearse, Ariel (Terrell) Grace, Lumar (Shanique) Jones, Tavares Jones, Shateal Jones, sisters, Donna Bryson, Kayla Jullian, brothers, Marvin Jones, Gary Jones, Marcus Jones, 14 grandsons, 8 granddaughters, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The Jones family will receive friends and the community 5-6 p.m., Friday, May 5, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Armstrong. A celebration of Life will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in St. Augustine. Interment will be held in Evergreen Cemetery.