Christopher William Jones

Christopher William Jones of Wasilla, Alaska was called to the great body shop in heaven on December 1, 2022. He was a former resident of Anchorage and Eagle River, Alaska, Grayling and Frederic, Michigan, and Comanche, Oklahoma.He is survived by his daughter Maia J. Jones of Anchorage, Alaska, and son Tygian R. Jones of Wasilla, Alaska; his mother Joanne M. Barthlow (Owen M. Larson) Eagle River, Alaska; his sister Heather M. Jones (Bradley Rush) of Anchorage, Alaska; niece Lexi M. Jones (Levi Izatt) of Anchorage, Alaska; nephew Zachery A. Jones of Ketchikan, Alaska, and grandniece Zoe M. Izatt of Anchorage, Alaska. Included as survivors is his close friend of 20 years Charley Neal of Wasilla, Alaska and countless other friends who loved and cherished his bright spirit and big heart.Christopher is preceded in death by his wife, Dawn Jones of Anchorage, Alaska; a brother Joseph A. Jones of Kalkaska, Michigan; maternal grandparents Thomas H. and Betty J. Swarthout of Kalkaska, Michigan; maternal great grandparents Webster and Louella May of Deltona, Florida.Christopher was employed at Valley Auto in Wasilla, Alaska. He was a hard worker and master at his trade. He is well known for his exceptional ability to renovate broken vehicles and make them beautiful again. His can-do attitude and willingness to help anyone is an inspiration to all of us. He will be missed by so many and will remain forever in our hearts.The family would like to thank a dear friend of the family, Diana Grzelka of Dryden, Michigan for helping the family through this very trying time. We would also like to thank all friends and neighbors for helping with food and kind words.