Stephon Maurice Jones, age 40, of Chesapeake Beach MD, passed away on April 29, 2026 at Washington Hospital Center surrounded by family and friends after a heart transplant that had a lot of complications.

Stephon was a volunteer firefighter/EMT for Morningside Station 27 since 2008 and Bowie Firehouse Station 39 since 2016. He also worked for PG County 911 Center since 2009 where he moved up the ranks and became a supervisor and most recently a trainer of new dispatchers coming into the field where he helped shaped many lives. Stephon graduated from Bishop McNamara High School in 2003. After graduation he spent time in California and worked other jobs until he knew his career path. Stephon had a fun-filled life where no one he met was a stranger just a new friend he was just getting to know. Stephon enjoyed going on trips, watching movies, playing games, 90's music, hanging out with friends, spending time with family, good food, and laughing. He was a people person through and through. Stephon could quote movie lines in his sleep, make a friend without trying, he took care of everyone he loved and took time to make everyone feel seen. He touched so many people's lives just by being him. Stephon had such a big heart he needed a new one to contain all his love. He constantly thought about others, and he had a helper spirit, always there for others. He loved having a good time. He always said he doesn't like to be the center of attention but somehow was in the center of all the fun being had and made it more special. It was not uncommon for Stephon to take a spur of the moment road trip with a friend to see a sight or have some good hours away. He was incredibly patient, calm and understanding.

Stephon is survived by his wife Nicole Jones, 3 step kids Anthony (AJ), Christian and Jada Martinez, mother Theresa Jones, grandmother Dorothy Brooks, siblings Gloria, Erika, Michael, Antonio, Latisha, Loretta, Courtney, Alonzo, Quantae and Quantress (Booster), aunts and uncles Odessa, Vivian, Rita, Phillip, Mark and Latanya and godmother Gail Ruffin. He also has a host of great aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Carlton Jones, grandmother Estelle Jones, and aunts and uncles Gloria and Gregory.

Viewing and funeral services will be held at Rausch Funeral Home in Owings MD on May 9, 2026, at 12p-1p for viewing, 1p-2p service Followed by burial at Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk MD. A Celebration of Life reception will be held at 2905 Old Largo Rd., Upper Marlboro MD from 5-9 PM.