Nathaniel Gage Jones, 23, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. He was born on January 2, 2001, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to the late Danny Jones, and mother Crystal Jones who survives in Lima.
Nate was adopted and adored by Bill and Vicki Yuretich, who loved him as his own for over two decades. Nate was known for his quirky personality, funky style and the kind of love he had for his family. Nate enjoyed taking walks, drawing, hanging out with friends, collecting rocks, playing games, listening to music, and watching scary movies.
Nate is survived by a large family, all included, are his mother and father, Vicki and Bill Yuretich; his brothers: William Yuretich, Jr., Hunter (Aubria) Yuretich, Tony (Kaylon) Yuretich, Bobby Yuretich, Charly Yuretich, Quinn Yuretich, Stephen Coe, all of Bellefontaine, and Brent Jones of Lima. He is also survived by his sisters: Virginia (Terry) Yuretich, Brenleigh Mustain, Rhonda Savage, and Crissy Todd, all of Bellefontaine. Additionally, he is survived by his grandmothers: Katie Casey of Bellefontaine, Patricia Yuretich of Darien, IL, and Lavone Reid of Darien, IL. Other survivors include an aunt Toni Schoepfle, and countless other nieces, nephews, cousins, and close family friends who held dear to him.
He was preceded in death by his biological father Danny Jones, and adoptive grandfather Charles Paul Yuretich.
Nate will be missed beyond what words can express.
2 Corinthians 4:17-18: “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
The family will be having a memorial service at a later date.
The Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center is honored to serve the Jones / Yuretich family, and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.