E.J. Jones, 27, of San Angelo left this earth Thursday, March 9, 2006 at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 11, 2006 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are made by Robert Massie Funeral Home. E.J. had such enthusiasm in the way he lived his life. He loved to be the life of the party and had a special way to make sure everyone felt a part of it. E.J. shared his passion for writing poetry, music, dramatics and his family with everyone he met. He was always eager to share his last dollar with a friend. E.J. certainly left his impression everywhere he went. E.J. received his diploma from Lakeview High School in 1996. He spent the last ten years attending college in the Austin, Dallas and San Angelo areas, working various jobs and searching for his destiny. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Charles Winburne and Carl and Kitti Dunn. Survivors are: FatherEldon W.C. Jones and wife, Leslie of the Colony Mother:Julie Collins and husband, Robert of San Angelo Two sisters:Carissa Lopez and husband, Jesus Madalyn Jones Brother:Caleb Jones Grandmother:Marjorie Winburne Aunts:Kathy Schiller and husband, Jim Lloy Dele Englert Uncles:David Winburne Burl Mayberry Fred Mayberry Cousins:Scott, Stephanie, Lavonne, Lucy, Julian, Misty, Tasha, Crystal and Trisha. Many other special family and friends. E.J. was like that of a caged bird. "The caged bird sings with a fearful trill of things unknown but longed for still and his tune is heard on the distant hill for the caged bird sings of freedom". By Maya Angelou