Millard "PeeWee" Leroy Jones, age 74, of Jacksonville, Florida, transitioned on Monday, June 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Millard was born on January 8, 1952, in Crescent City, Florida. After graduating from Crescent City High School, he went on to become a United States Marine Corps War Veteran. Millard proudly served his country as a Rifleman during the Vietnam War. He was stationed in San Francisco, California and later deployed to Okinawa, Japan. During that time, he served within the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines command under the 3rd Marine division. Millard was honorably discharged in November 1976 after six years of service. Following his military service, Millard spent time living in Brooklyn, New York before eventually returning to Florida. As a devoted family man and active member of his community, Millard found great joy in spending time with his loved ones, driving, attending church, and singing in the church choir. He was deeply committed to helping others and generously volunteered his time at local food banks as well the VA Medical Center in Orlando, FL. As a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, he graciously provided peer counseling and support to fellow veterans as well as those in recovery. Millard was a loved School Bus Driver for Brevard County Public Schools and recently completed studies to further his CDL license as a Class A CDL driver.

Millard is survived by former wife: Gail (John) Daniels of Palatka, FL

Loving children: April Jones of Gloucester, NJ, JJ Kareem Abdul Jones, Kimberly Ida Jones and Gayle Love Jones of Jacksonville, FL.

Cherished Grandchildren: Ebony (Kashon) Sullivan, Markelia (Joshua) Miller, Dorian Jones, Landon Smith, Kamora Enoe, Easton Sullivan, Bailey Miller, Joshua Miller, Sol Jones, and Maddox Sullivan.

Sibling: William Jones Along with a host of loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family members, and loving friends.

Millard is preceded in death by his parents, Pearl Yvonne Esau Jones and "Jabo" William (Saddie Pearl) Jones, Sr ; His sister, Carolyn Jones and grandfather Deacon Millard(Ida) Jones.

Millard's memory will live on through his family, and he will be forever loved and deeply missed.