June 18, 2021 at 4:53 p.m.
Jalen Coons
Obituary
Jalen Thomas Coons, 20, of Redkey, Indiana, formerly of Dunkirk, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at his residence.
Jalen was born in Portland, Indiana, on Dec. 11, 2000, a son of Heather R. (Coons) Peavler and Wesley Justus. He formerly attended Jay Schools and was previously employed by Pier Mac Plastics in Portland, Indiana. He attended Full Gospel Lighthouse Church in Dunkirk, Indiana, and enjoyed riding his mini bike, fishing, playing sports games with his brother on PlayStation, the Indianapolis Colts, playing basketball and listening to rap, country and contemporary Christian music.
Although Jalen preferred staying close to home, he loved his family dearly, enjoyed a good, old-fashioned prank or dare, was always a good sport and cherished his dog Rocky.
He is survived by his parents, Heather R. (Coons) Peavler (husband: James) and Wesley Justus (wife: Becky); brother Jordan Tyler Coons; grandparents Barb and John Reading, Cindy Justus, George and Joleen Justus, Donald Taylor, Sherry Bush and Ruth Coons; nine aunts, Caressa Runion, Gabrielle Reading, Danielle Davis, Ginger Schlosser, Natasha Justus, Brittany Smith, Heather Smith, Shanna Williams and Janice Peavler; one uncle, Brian Smith; and several great aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by two great-grandfathers, James L. Coons and George; and one uncle, John Runion.
Friends are invited to call Sunday, June 20, 2021, from 3 to 4 p.m. at MJS Mortuaries – Redkey Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m. with Reverend Bobby Thomas officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in Hillcrest Cemetery in Redkey, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in care of the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to MJS Mortuaries – Redkey Chapel.
Jalen was born in Portland, Indiana, on Dec. 11, 2000, a son of Heather R. (Coons) Peavler and Wesley Justus. He formerly attended Jay Schools and was previously employed by Pier Mac Plastics in Portland, Indiana. He attended Full Gospel Lighthouse Church in Dunkirk, Indiana, and enjoyed riding his mini bike, fishing, playing sports games with his brother on PlayStation, the Indianapolis Colts, playing basketball and listening to rap, country and contemporary Christian music.
Although Jalen preferred staying close to home, he loved his family dearly, enjoyed a good, old-fashioned prank or dare, was always a good sport and cherished his dog Rocky.
He is survived by his parents, Heather R. (Coons) Peavler (husband: James) and Wesley Justus (wife: Becky); brother Jordan Tyler Coons; grandparents Barb and John Reading, Cindy Justus, George and Joleen Justus, Donald Taylor, Sherry Bush and Ruth Coons; nine aunts, Caressa Runion, Gabrielle Reading, Danielle Davis, Ginger Schlosser, Natasha Justus, Brittany Smith, Heather Smith, Shanna Williams and Janice Peavler; one uncle, Brian Smith; and several great aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by two great-grandfathers, James L. Coons and George; and one uncle, John Runion.
Friends are invited to call Sunday, June 20, 2021, from 3 to 4 p.m. at MJS Mortuaries – Redkey Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m. with Reverend Bobby Thomas officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in Hillcrest Cemetery in Redkey, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in care of the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to MJS Mortuaries – Redkey Chapel.
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