Richard Nicholas “Nikki” Jones age 33, of Ocean Springs passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at home in Ocean Springs.

Nikki is survived by his mother, Penny Johnson of Gautier; his father, Ric Jones (Ann) of Missouri; his half-brother, Michael Jones; his maternal grandmother, Paula Black; his maternal grandfather, Ronnie Johnson(Judy); aunt, Cindy Feranda; and cousins, Colby Hilderbrand and Janie Feranda.

Nikki is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Dora Hanes; his paternal grandfather, L.D. Jones; great-grandmother, Angelina Adamo; uncle, John Catalanatto; aunt, Janet Williamson and cousin Natalie Hightower.

Nikki was an avid fan of the Oklahoma Sooners football team. He was learning to play the guitar, and he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a cigar aficionado. Nikki will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

A memorial service for family and friends will be held on Saturday, June 3,2023, at 11:00 am at the home of Steve and Rosemary Landrum, 8100 Fountainbleau Rd., Ocean Springs, MS. Service will begin at 12:00pm.

Southern Mississippi Funeral Services is honored to serve the family of Richard Nicholas “Nikki” Jones.

Please visit www.smfs.us to send your condolences and share your memories with the family.