Elder Christopher Rones Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Elder Christopher Rones (Jacksonville, Florida), who passed away on December 20, 2025 at the age of 62. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father Sherman B. Rones, Sr.; his grandmother Leola Bailey; and his grandson Decory Howard. He is survived by: his brothers, Minister Cedric Johnson, Minister Ralph Hughes, Minister Derrick Thomas and Minister Timothy Smith; his wife Prophetess Kimberly Rones; his siblings, Sherman B. Rones, Jr. and Sharon Gibbs (Pastor Eric); his stepsons, Samuel Costner and Kevon McCadney (Sophie); his siblings-in-law, Barbara Beckham, Ladonna Costner and Bernard Lee (Tyanna); his grandchildren, Orlancia Costner, Chace McCadney and Sienna McCadney; his nephews, Ryan Rones, Shawn Rones, Caleb Gibbs and Joshua Gibbs; his niece Zion Gibbs-Glade (John); his great-nephew Levi Rones; his aunts, Florence Neeley and Viola Stevens; his goddaughter Joyshawnah Shanks; Bishop Edward Robinson, Sr.. He is also survived by relatives, friends.