Colt Allyn Jones, 15, Lenoir City, passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. He was a member of Knoxville Baptist Tabernacle. Colt was a sophomore at Lenoir City High school where he was in the Interact Club and was formerly active with AYSO.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Simpson; great-grandmother, Madolyn Brown and uncle, Chris Simpson.
He is survived by his parents, Thom and Lisa Simpson Jones; sister, Chelsey Jones; grandparents, Larry and Barbara Jones, and Marie Simpson; along with aunts, uncles and cousins.
We are devastated at the loss of our son. We will miss his wit, energy and good nature.
We would prefer donations in lieu of flowers to Childhood Suicide Prevention Services and/or to the plethora of local agencies that assisted in the search: Loudon Fire Department, Rescue Squad, Loudon Police Department, Greenback Rescue Squad, Lenoir City Police Department and Loudon County Sheriff's Office. We would also like to thank the countless volunteers that gave up their time to help find our boy.
The family received friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services followed at 7 p.m. with Mr. Gary Fox, the Rev. Micah Nicolaus and the Rev. Tony Green officiating.
Family and friends will gather at the funeral home by 10:30 Thursday morning and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for 11 a.m. graveside services. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneral
home.com