Army Pfc. Ashlan Jones, age 18

Army Pfc. Ashlan Jones, age 18, of Gaffney, SC, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024.

Ashlan was born May 27, 2005 in Rutherford County. He was a graduate of Gaffney High School. He served in the U.S. Army at Fort Jackson and was awaiting his new assignment to Fort Sill in Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his Nana, Melinda Gossett and great granny, Bettie Jones.

Those left to cherish his memory include his parents, Scottie and Malena Jones of Gaffney; siblings, Keith Godfrey (Neira), Cameron Watts, LaHaven Jones, Sani Jones, Bryson Wright and Addison Kinsey; grandmother, Kimberly Dukes of Forest City; grandfather, Charlie Gossett of Mooresboro; one nephew, and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

The funeral was held January 13 at Crestview Baptist Church with Bishop Michael Moore officiating. Interment with military honors followed at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.