Colin Avery Jones, died on Friday, October 15, 2021 at home in Rochester Hills surrounded by his family. He was born on November 24, 1999 in Oak Park IL, the son of Charlie and Karen (Wrobleski) Jones. He attended St. Peter's Lutheran School in Eastpointe MI, Lutheran Northwest high school in Rochester Hills, and Wayne State University.
Colin was an avid photographer. His passion for creating pictures and telling stories through imagery guided him through life. In addition to photography, Colin loved consuming and creating music. Colin also enjoyed athletics and played soccer at the club level (St. Clair Shores Select and Rochester Soccer Club) and at Lutheran Northwest.
Colin is survived by his parents, Charlie and Karen, and his siblings Ethan, Parker, and Campbell. He also leaves his maternal grandparents Richard and Vera Wrobleski, and his paternal grandparents Nancy Jones and Patrick Knoche. Colin is also survived by an extensive and caring extended family, and his dearest friends Daniel Holquist, Mark Bettendorf, CJaye Paratore and Justin Gapski.
A memorial gathering for Colin will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 4-8 PM at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Dr., Rochester, MI. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 11 AM, with gathering beginning at 10 AM, at St. John Lutheran Church, 1011 W. University Dr., Rochester, MI.
In lieu of flowers, Colin has asked that you consider a donation to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at the following website:
https://supporting.afsp.org
