Prayers Pouring In After College Football National Champion's Death At 21
12/15/2024 08:13 AM
Prayers are pouring in after a college football national champion was killed at 21 years old.
A former member of the Georgia Bulldogs football program, who was part of the 2021 national championship team, died in a car accident on Friday. He was reportedly in critical condition following the crash, according to Georgia's student newspaper, and later passed away from his brain injury.
Gleaton Jones, a walk-on running back for the Georgia Bulldogs, died at just 21.
"Gleaton lived life to the fullest and emoted joy and enthusiasm in every endeavor," Jones' obituary page reads. "For such a tender age, he created a full life for himself, and for others, by investing deeply in his family, friends, fraternity, and service to others through his growing faith. Known by his closest friends as 'Gleat,' he was described as simply joyful and magnetic."
"There was no room big enough that his bright light was unable to fill. By all accounts, he was well-liked, popular, and charming, but even more so, humble, kind, empathetic, and personable- making his friends feel loved and important. His light-heartedness and joyful disposition could lift others to happiness, and his listening skills often gave peace of mind and encouragement."
Prayers are pouring in for his family.
"R.I.P. Gleaton Jones. The poor kid was just 21 years old," one fan wrote.
"We are deeply saddened to share that former UGA walk-on running back Gleaton Jones has passed away in an ICU after a fatal car crash. Gleaton was an all-state football player at Deerfield- Windsor School and 2021 CFB National Champion. Prayers and condolences to his family," one fan added.
"I just saw this on FB. Dawg nation, let's come together, and pray for Gleaton," one fan added.
"My sincerest condolences to the family, friends, teammates, teachers and coaches of Mr. Gleaton Jones. So young. Rest in God, Gleaton. Lord have mercy," one fan added.
We are deeply saddened to share that former UGA walk-on running back Gleaton Jones has passed away in an ICU after a fatal car crash.
— Barstool UGA (@ugabarstool) December 13, 2024
Gleaton was an all-state football player at Deerfield- Windsor School and 2021 CFB National Champion.
Prayers and condolences to his family. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/2faILxXQsh
Our thoughts are with his friends and family members during this difficult time.
"Gleaton's Southwest Georgia roots ran deeply," his obituary page reads. "A lover of the outdoors, he was an avid hunter and had a sincere interest in and appreciation for God's creation. As a child, he would talk about his love of tractors and wanting to farm like his daddy and granddaddy.
"Whether in the mountains skiing with family or taking countless hunting trips with friends, he made cherished memories and found pure joy in taking in the blessings of the outdoors with those he loved."
