Charles Dax Jones, 47, passed unexpectedly, though peacefully in his sleep on May 6, 2022. His family is devastated by this sudden loss.

Born on September 7, 1974 to loving parents Charles and Marliss Jones, Dax immediately filled the lives of those around him with joy and laughter. Dax graduated high school in 1992 and when he was just 17, Dax decided he wanted to join the Marines and was stationed for training at Parris Island, SC. Dax would go on to train at 29 Palms, CA, Camp Pendleton, CA, serve two tours of duty on Navy ship overseas (including Somalia, where he received a Combat Action Ribbon), and Cherry Point, NC. After 9 years of service, Dax decided to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computers and business from the University of Kentucky, where he graduated on May 5, 2006.

After graduation, Dax found his way back to San Diego where he worked at Ausgar as a contractor for the Dept. of Defense for ten years. Dax ultimately left California to join his sister Ashley’s business in Oregon, and eventually landed back in Kentucky with his best friend Elizabeth Riffe where he lived his last days.

Dax was a loving uncle to his friend John Lucas’ children as well as Aaliyah, Amery, Lucas, Haley and Samantha, and adored his family. Dax was passionate about football, comics, reading, silly TV, music, and he was a firm believer in having a good time.

His presence is sorely missed and his loss is deeply felt. Dax is predeceased by his father Charles Jones and his sister Ashley Davidson. He is survived by his mother Marliss Jones; brother Nathan and sister-in-law Christina Jones and their children Aaliyah, Lucas and Haley; sister Marisa and brother-in-law Nadim Issa and their child Samantha; his birthday twin niece Amery Davidson; and his many friends and Marine brothers.

We will miss him dearly. Services will be held at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Clearwater, FL on Friday, June 24 at 10am. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Tunnel for Towers Foundation  or the Wounded Warriors Project as well as sharing fond memories of Dax. 

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