COLUMBUS — Elijah J’Mal “E.J.” Jones, 20, died April 28, 2026, in Columbus.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, at Southside M.B. Church, with the Rev. Therman Cunningham officiating. Burial will follow at New Baptist Temple M.B. Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 2-6 p.m. Friday at Carter’s Funeral Services. Carter’s Funeral Services of Columbus is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Jones was born Sept. 9, 2005, in Columbus, to Etwona Jones. He was a 2024 graduate of New Hope High School and a member of Arise and Build Ministry.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his siblings, Aubrey Clayton, Addison Jones, Emmanuel Jones and AiDriona Woods, all of Cottondale, Alabama.

Pallbearers are Dekova Fields, Willie Jones, Rafeal White, Bradford Worshaim Jr., Tyshun Noland and Eddie Jones.