Christopher Roland Jones

Christopher “Chris” Roland Jones, age 55, of New Albany, Ohio, passed away on October 14, 2026. Born on December 16, 1970, Chris was the son of Roland Bruce Jones and Carol Ann (Padgett) Jones. He attended Watkins Memorial High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in horticulture from The Ohio State University.

Chris was friendly and quiet, with an independent spirit and a determination to do things his own way. He had an artistic eye and a natural talent for working with his hands. Whether landscaping, woodworking, painting, or decorating his home, he enjoyed bringing new life to old things and finding ways to beautify his surroundings. Over the years, Chris worked at Nature’s One, BabyOrganic.com, and Highlands Golf Course.

A devoted Ohio State Buckeye fan, Chris was easy to spot around town in his bright red car with OSU vanity plates. He also loved baseball and the Cincinnati Reds—a passion that began in childhood with his beloved brother-in-law, Mark Perry.

Chris lived with cystic fibrosis and related health conditions throughout his life. Those closest to him knew how much he endured and the strength it took to keep going. His sisters witnessed those struggles firsthand, and his life taught them never to take good health for granted.

Chris is survived by his three sisters, Kimberly Jones Casto, Karla Jones Perry Highman, and Paula Jones Drake (Brian Cashman), and his eight nieces and nephews – Celeste, Bryce, Alex, Hannah, Mitchell, Olivia, Mason, and Elaine. Chris was preceded in death by his mother, Carol (1979); his father, Roland (2018); and his brothers-in-law, Marvin “Mark” Perry (1991) and Steve Casto (2022).

We will miss our brother, but we take comfort in knowing that his struggles are over and he is no longer suffering. We are thankful for the years we had with him and the family memories we will always hold dear. Our faith gives us hope that we will be together again in heaven one day.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 5600 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio.