Jonathan Crafts Zilles
December 31, 1978 ~ January 1, 2024
Born in:
Jacksonville, Florida
Resided in:
Sandy Springs, Georgia
Jonathan C. Zilles passed away on January 1, 2024, at the age of 45 after a courageous battle with Friedreich’s Ataxia, surrounded by his family and all those who loved him, including his faithful Canine Assistant service dog, “Chunk.”
Jon completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Auburn University. He has been a die-hard Auburn Tiger all his life. During high school and college, he enjoyed volunteering at Canine Assistants and sharing his story.
Jon was always passionate about music and loved watching all sports, attending Auburn games and many concerts. He had a wonderful sense of humor, personality, and an engaging smile. What an inspiration Jon was to all who knew him, and his ability and strength to carry on amid such a struggle with a debilitating disease.
He is survived by his loving parents, Linda and Dave Zilles; sister, Kristen Poinsette (Jason) and sister, Kelley Mauriello (Keith); and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of life service is scheduled for 11 am on January 8, 2024, at Dunwoody United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Canine Assistants at canineassistants.org or Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) at curefa.org.
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Andrea ,
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of your heartfelt care of JON!
Please come by to see us if you come in this direction anytime!!!’ Call to make sure we are here , don’t want to miss you !!
Hugs
Linda & Dave
Maybe got to meet Jonathan once when his lovely sister, Kelly, married my nephew – Keith Mauriello – but always thought Kelly’s deep love for her brother Jonathan, may have inspired her to become a nurse, a wonderful one at that!! Sincere sympathy at the untimely loss of Jonathan from Stanis and Michael Beck
RIP John! You are no longer suffering. Praying for peace for your family during this difficult time.
God bless you, your family and Jon !!!!
Lennie & Linda
Sorry
My prayers to your family.
My heart aches for all the trials y’all have endured and knowing
Jon is at peace with God is some solace..
My love to you all.
Pam
Peter & Krissa Lazaropoulos
So sorry for your loss. Mother of 2
FA. Sean is 43, Corey is 38
Debbie Emerick
We want you to know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of loss.
Sincerely,
Jack and Clair Hamlin
Love,
Laurie Thomas
I’m so sorry for your loss. Back in Deerfield, Jon always seemed to have a smile and a positive take. May he rest in peace, and War Eagle for him.
Chris