A tragedy has struck the NFL today. Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones and his wife Jazmyn Jones lost their youngest son, Marlo Jones, on Friday. Marlo was the youngest of the couples five children and was just six months old. No details have been released surrounding the circumstances of the death.
The Lions broke the news through a team press release earlier today.
Jones later confirmed the news in an Instagram post that featured a photo of Marlo and the following statement: “Yesterday the Lord called home a piece of my family’s heart, Marlo. It is hard to believe that our little angel, our fighter from day one, our son ‘Marlito’ has unfortunately passed away and is no longer here with us. Marlo, the joy that you brought to us everyday, with that smile, and that energy was like heaven on earth. You will always be in our hearts. We will always remember you. We did not get the chance to hear your first words (It would’ve been in Spanish too) ☺️. We didn’t get to see you run with your brothers and sister, you ran with them with your eyes everyday. We know that everything that We do from here on out will be with you. Every step we take, you will be with us. Whenever we have a bad day, We will think of your smile. We miss you already buddy and will forever love you. Rest peacefully our sweet baby boy. You have gained your wings.“
The entire staff at Pro Football Rumors offers our condolences to the Jones family.
Heartbreaking news
Very sad thoughts are with the family
Absolutely horrible. A few weeks ago nfl on fox did a interview with all his kids. Really sweet stuff. RIP Marlo!
That’s gut wrenching
I cant even imagine. RIP .
lost my middle son in 2005. He was 24days old and words can never describe the pain and loss of your child. Prayers for the entire Jones family
Sorry for your loss
So sad!!! Life happens to all of us, it doesn’t discriminate rich or poor or in-between
My goodness, I could never imagine. Thoughts and prayers with Marvin Jones and family.
Can’t imagine , 3 days ago he posted a Christmas video. Horrible
Hope I wasn’t the only one to wipe tears from my eyes after reading that message.
You had company. Heartbreaking.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Jones family.