Evan Lee Jones

Evan Lee Jones, 23, of Sheldon, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024. He was born October 12, 2000, in Fort Riley, Kansas, the son of Ronald Jones and Melinda Gunderman. Evan enjoyed hanging out with his friends, listening to music, and going to concerts. He also liked woodworking, basketball, video games, pool, and darts. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. Evan is survived by his parents, Melinda Gunderman and Ronald (Judi Justice) Jones; sisters, Alexandria (Ryan) Sodergren and Avery (Brian) Meyer; brother, Elliot Jones; step-siblings, Brandi (Cameron) Justice and Mikki (Corbin) Curwick; grandparents, Beth and Dave Harmon & Kathy and Marty Adam; aunts, Melissa Purnell, Mackenzie (Josh) Crank, Madison Harmon, Megan Latham, Melanie Latham; uncles, Mason Harmon, Robert (Emily) Latham, Mike (Tammy) Bumgarner; nephews, River & Camden; and nieces, Hazel & Leela. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Grapes & Hops in Kankakee from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Jensen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.