Ethan James Jones, 23, of Keokuk died Friday, June 13, 2025 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospital in Fort Madison, IA.

He was born on January 2, 2002 in Iowa City, IA the son of Jackson and Kim Washburne Brown and was later adopted and raised by Greg and Leslie Real Jones.

Ethan graduated from the Keokuk High School with the Class of 2020.

He had worked for a short time at Arby's.

Ethan loved to go fishing, listening to Country and occasionally rock music. He also enjoyed coloring books.

He is survived by his dad, Greg Jones, his girlfriend, Keara Hudnut, siblings,Will Jones, Jeremy Boudewyn, Jaxson Brown, Jasmine Boudewyn, Madison Washburne, Ava Brown, Noah Brown, Adrianah Brown, Arianah Boone and Sofia Brown. Grandfather, William Real, special cousin, Katelyn Vizcaya.

Ethan was preceded in death by his mother, Leslie Jones, a brother, Jeffery Brown, his grandparents, Joner "Pete" Brown, Thelma Sherrill, Don and Donna Cline, LeNell Real, Casey and Donna Jones.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.