Detroit Lions’ Marvin Jones Jr. Reveals Heartbreaking News of Infant Son’s Death

*On Saturday, NFL player Marvin Jones revealed the devastating news on social media that his six-month-old son had suddenly died Friday evening.

“It is hard to believe that our little angel, our fighter from day one, our son ‘Marlito’ has unfortunately passed away and is no longer here with us,” Jones wrote in an Instagram post along with a post of hi smiling. “Marlo, the joy that you brought to us everyday, with that smile, and that energy was like heaven on Earth.

“You will always be in our hearts. We will always remember you.”

Marlo was the youngest of five Jones children.

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Yesterday the Lord called home a piece of my family’s heart, Marlo. It is hard to believe that our little angel, our fighter from day one, our son “Marlito” has unfortunately passed away and is no longer here with us. Marlo, the joy that you brought to us everyday, with that smile, and that energy was like heaven on earth. You will always be in our hearts. We will always remember you. We did not get the chance to hear your first words (It would’ve been in Spanish too) ☺️. We didn’t get to see you run with your brothers and sister, you ran with them with your eyes everyday. We know that everything that We do from here on out will be with you. Every step we take, you will be with us. Whenever we have a bad day, We will think of your smile. We miss you already buddy and will forever love you. Rest peacefully our sweet baby boy. You have gained your wings ????

A post shared by Marvin Jones Jr (@marvinjonesjr) on Dec 28, 2019 at 3:41pm PST

Saturday evening, the Detroit Lions release a statement expressing support for Marvin and his family.

“Earlier today, we were informed by Marvin and Jazmyn Jones about the sudden passing of their youngest son, Marlo. The Detroit Lions fully support Marvin and Jazmyn during this extremely difficult time,” the team wrote. “Marvin and Jazmyn embody the true meaning of family, and the example they set has made them an inspiration to so many in our community. We thank everyone for the outpouring of support.”

The Green Bay Packers also tweeted  a message, writing, “Our deepest sympathies go out to the Jones family & the Lions organization during this difficult time.”

Ahead of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers, baby Marvin was honored with a moment of silence at Detroit’s Ford Field.

“Before today’s game, we honored Marvin and Jazmyn Jones’ late son, Marlo, who passed away earlier this week,” the team wrote on Twitter, alongside a photo of Marlo that was displayed at the stadium. Jones and his wife Jazmyn made a brief appearance at the stadium, along with their sons Marvin III, Mareon, Murrell and daughter Mya.

Marvin’s cause of death hasn’t been announced but the death was sudden.

“Whenever we have a bad day, We will think of your smile. We miss you already buddy and will forever love you. Rest peacefully our sweet baby boy. You have gained your wings,” Jones concluded his IG post.

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