Steven Laverne "Big Steve" Jones Jr., of Rockford departed this earthly life March 28, 2026. He was born February 18, 1989 in Rockford the son of Ursula Howard and Steven Jones Sr. He was employed as a cook by  Kentucky Fried Chicken on 173 in Machesney Park. Steven attended Auburn High School.

Steven leaves to cherish many loving memories, his son, Kason Jones; mother, Ursula Howard; two sisters, Nikeya Jones and Teeasha Jones; step sister, Yasmin (Joshua) Patterson; two brothers, Emmanuel (Adrianna) Jones and Zackery Jones; a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by father, Steven Jones Sr.

Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Visitation 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.