Jonathan Kenneth Roos, 45, passed away on February 7, 2026, in Hampton, VA. He was born on September 10, 1980, in Denver, CO, to Dennis Lee Roos and Joanne Pfister Roos, joining his sister, Rashelle Faye Roos.

As a teenager, Jon was a natural speed skater and later became a competitive roller and ice hockey player in Houston, TX. He graduated from Franklin High School, TN, in 1999. Next, he earned his Auto Technician degree from Nashville Auto Diesel College, beginning his career as an automotive technician.

In 2006, Jon enlisted in the United States Navy and was stationed in Japan. He served as an electronics technician, and then as a UHF systems maintenance technician, responsible for the installation, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of radio frequency transmissions. He notably resolved a critical satellite communications issue, saving our military significant time and expense.

Jon’s greatest joy was becoming a father to Connor James Roos on December 31, 2011. Jon was immensely proud of Connor and treasured their special bond above all else.

Jon later earned a his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology, graduating with honors in 2018 from ECPI University. He then worked as a robot programmer and mechanical engineer.

Jon was known for his goofy sense of humor, his athleticism, his cooking skills, and his ability to understand and fix machinery/electronics of all kinds. Those who knew him will always remember the depth of his heart, his desire to grow and achieve, his generosity, his ability to bring joy to “activities”, and above all, his deep love for his son.

He is survived by his beloved son, Connor Roos (14); his parents, Dennis and Joanne Roos; and his sister, Rashelle Roos. He will be deeply missed.

In celebration of Jon’s love for his son, an education savings fund has been created for Connor. Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made at Ugift529.com Enter the Ugift code: Z8C-J6U

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