Retired Deputy Sheriff Chris Ashley Jones, age 56 of LaBelle, Florida passed away on October 3, 2025 in LaBelle, Florida. 

Chris was born on November 5, 1968 in Fort Myers, Florida to the late Thomas Ashley and Betti P. Hansen Jones. Chris worked for many years for the Hendry County Sheriff's Office  and then later he worked for the Airport Authority. Chris loved to spend time with his family, his friends and never passed up an opportunity to go shopping with his mother. Chris was a loving caring and heartfelt man who will be missed by his entire family and all of the friends he made while working as a sheriff deputy and working at the airport. 

Chris leaves fond memories with his loving mother Betti Jones of LaBelle, his sister, Jill Jones, his niece; Savannah Shield, his nephews; Daiton Johnson and Gage Shield along with many cousins, aunts, uncles, and family friends. 

Chris will be honored on October 17, 2025 with a celebration of his life at 11:00 a.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home where Pastor Mitchell Wills will officiate. A honor guard will be conducted by the Hendry County Sheriff's Office. Chris will be laid to rest in Fort Denaud Cemetery with a full Fallen Deputy Honor conducted by the Hendry County Sheriffs Office.