Anthony "Toni" Eugene Jones of Leesburg, Virginia, born March 14, 1967, to Joe and Alice Jones.

Anthony died surrounded by loved ones on May 12, 2025. Toni, lovingly known to family and friends,

was a creative genius with hair, food, and a ton of fiery come backs.

The deep love of family, friends, and community is an endeavoring legacy.

Toni attended Loudoun County Public Schools, graduating from Loudoun County

High School in 1986. Toni's lifetime of creativity and a deep fascination with fashion

shined brightly. This was evident with the styling precision and obtaining of a

cosmetology license in the arts and sciences of beauty at the Loudoun Vocational

school. Earning a license was just the beginning of a lifetime of entrepreneurship and blossoming

friendships with the walking beauties of artwork spread throughout Loudoun County.

In 1990 Toni's dream of opening and managing Dramatic Effects Hair Atelier was

realized through the help of his parents. This shop was the culmination of years of

work and, recognized as a salon renowned for artistry, craftsmanship, and

personalized experiences. Because of innovative styling Toni was known to faithful

friends and clients as "Edwina Scissor Hands." Toni left an indelible mark on the

Leesburg community, transforming lives one hairstyle at a time and a ton of laughs to treasure.

Toni's great passions included the love of flavorful cooking, fabulous Volkswagen

car shows, music, and the ID channel. Words were either salty, sugary, or sassy

when spoken by Toni. Having a vibrant spirit is an understatement when thinking of

Toni. Faith in God was important in Toni's life. Toni was baptized in 2001. Toni was

known for often saying encouragement like "Keep the faith, for God can change your

story," or "Be still, the Lord will fight for you" (Exodus 14:14). Toni loved sharing

encouragement and faith sayings regularly on Facebook such as:

"I am moving different because I want different. Or "Old keys won't unlock new doors." Toni's life

could be inspirational, tragic, resilient, but always authentic.

Toni's infectious laughter, generous heart, and unapologetic individuality touched

countless lives. For a lifetime, Toni was a beacon of light, encouraging those looked

down upon and sayings words like, "May your day be filled with sunshine, laughter,

and the warmth of knowing you bring light to the world just being you." Toni's

compassion, strength and will to survive encouraged all those around to keep

moving forward no matter what the obstacles.

Toni's faithful parents, Joe and Alice Jones remain to mourn. Toni never married but

was in a partner relationship with Patrick Atwell for over four decades. Siblings,

Andre (Cindy), Joe III, and Babette (Phillip), play-sister Theresa Everette, aunts,

uncles, cousins, devoted friends, who were Toni's chosen family, and beloved community in Leesburg.

Preceded in death were Toni's cherished grandparents Joe Jones Sr. & Luemma Patsy Jones

and maternal grandmother Viola Jeffries.

May Toni's light continue to shine and remind us of all that "When the time is right, I

the Lord will make it happen" (Isaiah 60:22).