Jonathan Seth Honey passed away at the age of 33 due to a tragic accident on 31 March 2023. He was born at Griffiss AFB NY to Dr. David A. Honey and Cynthia N. Yellen on 23 February 1990. After spending his early years in Rome NY, Jonathan and his family moved to Hanscom AFB MA and then to Fairfax VA in 1997. During adulthood, Jonathan remained in the Northern Virginia area.
Jonathan’s family are members of Congregation Olam Tikvah where he received his Bar Mitzvah and Confirmation. Throughout his youth, Jonathan actively participated in the Boy Scouts of America and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. It was through these experiences that Jonathan developed a deep love for the outdoors. Jonathan graduated from the WT Woodson HS where he participated in cross-country, indoor and outdoor track and field, and he remained an active and competitive runner afterwards. Jonathan then went on to attend Old Dominion University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and then earned a Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering at George Mason University. Following graduate school, Jonathan held engineering positions as a defense contractor before becoming a program manager at Washington Gas.
Through the Boy Scouts, Jonathan had his first opportunity to engage in the clay shooting sports. While at GMU, he was a dedicated member of their Clay Shooting Team and through this wonderful activity he honed his skills to perfection. From his first encounter, Jonathan
showed that he had a natural and enviable ability to succeed in this sport. He and the team traveled widely to participate in collegiate competitions, and this further increased his life-long interest in clay shooting. Jonathan later became an active and involved member of Fairfax Rod and Gun Club, where he was consistently the top scorer on his family’s skeet and trap team.
In addition to the clay shooting sports, Jonathan had a passion for participating in a wide variety of outdoor activities and he continued to seek out new and challenging opportunities. He was a dedicated runner, cyclist, backpacker, snowboarder, and downhill skier and had recently participated in rock-climbing. Jonathan was especially devoted to fishing on the Chesapeake Bay with his family on their boat and he spent many days each year from the beginning to the last day of the season chasing all manner of fish. Out of necessity, he was very skilled at boat maintenance and stated that he was “more familiar with the workings of an outboard motor than he was of an automobile.” Jonathan was also an avid bowler and especially enjoyed competing against his mother and brother Matthew.
Jonathan’s infectious smile, outgoing personality, cheerful outlook, and his willingness to help anyone at any time will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends. Jonathan is survived by his father, his mother, his brothers Daniel of New York and Matthew of Virginia, and by his aunts, uncles, and cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Boy Scouts of America or the charity of your choice.
Services will be on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 1:30 PM at Congregation Olam Tikvah, 3800 Glenbrook Road, Fairfax, VA 22031. Interment will follow at National Memorial Park, 7400 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042. A reception will follow the interment at the National Funeral Home on the cemetery grounds.
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I’m so very, very sorry for this deep loss. I wish you strength in the time ahead. May he rest peacefully and shower peace on loved ones.
RIP Jonathan .
RIP Jonathan .
I’m so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry. I know words do not suffice for such things. A handsome young man, a fisherman. I shall think of him out on the sea, with his family, happy and strong. My prayers to you. Please be strong and hang in there.
Robert
I am so sorry. I know words do not suffice for such things. A handsome young man, a fisherman. I shall think of him out on the sea, with his family, happy and strong. My prayers to you. Please be strong and hang in there.
Robert
There are no words. I am deeply saddened by this tragic, heartbreaking loss. I am keeping you in my thoughts, my sincerest condolences.
I am at a loss for words as I can’t even imagine the loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
We are greatly shocked and saddened by Jonathan’s death and express our loving and heartfelt condolences. Please know that you can reach out to us for support and comfort during this extremely difficult time.
Love always
Mindy and Gary
Dave-
I write with fondness for you and sadness for this tragedy. Our children should never pre-decease us — Heartfelt sympathies only go so far — I will pay attention to how my heart clenched when I think about you and your family to remind me of the precious gift of children we nurture. I hope your love for your son and family will comfort you.
As OT members we were so saddened to learn of your terrible loss. We hope that you and your family will be sustained by your memories of Jonathan.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
May God’s heavenly peace comfort your family at this difficult time!! I am experiencing the same pain you are , we lost our son Jason John on 2/5/23 at the same place!!
Dr. Honey and family,
We are greatly saddened by the loss of your young son, Jonathan. May your family be surrounded by the love and support of those who knew and loved Johnathan so very much.
Dr Honey,
I was so saddened to hear of your families lose, you are in my thoughts any prayers.
Dave and family,
My deepest condolences during this terribly sad time.
I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Jonathan but from the description of his character during the funeral service I wish I had. May his memory be for a blessing.
Dave, my heartfelt prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. May God comfort and strengthen you, your family, and all those that knew and loved Jonathan.
Dave and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of this tragic loss. It sounds like Jonathan was an incredible young man, son, and brother, and you are all in my thoughts. May his memory be a blessing.
Dave,
Words fail. I can’t even imagine. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and know you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dr. Honey and Family:
We extend our deepest condolences for your loss of Jonathan.
In sympathy,
Bradley & Martha Olson
My sincerest condolences. I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
To the Honey family, our sincerest condolences on the loss of your son Jonathon.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences for this tragic loss of such a beautiful young man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. – The Finkel Family.
My deepest condolences to all of the family. I’ll miss seeing Jon at the Fairfax Rod & Gun Club clay competitions.
Cynthia ad David, Your dear boy will stay in our hearts forever. Our love will surround you with tender arms and God will embrace you.
To the Honey family –
Jill and I offer our deepest sympathies. Any loss is tragic, one so sudden and in one’s youth is even more so. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers and hope these few thoughts will help in this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Honey family. We cherish memories of participating in Club activities with Jonathan and family.
MK Tribbie and Barbara Kuzyk
My sincerest condolences to the Honey family and to anyone else who had the pleasure of knowing Jonathan. He was such a friendly, nice, and happy person who lit up every room he walked into. I was lucky to know him and the world is lesser for his loss.
Our hearts are broken and crying. We pray for you all.
Our hearts are broken and crying. We pray for you and your family.
I am so sorry for your lost. I agree, a parent should never bury their child. I will say a prayer for the Honey family during this difficult time. I would like to leave the family with a verse from the bible – Matthew 5:4: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted,” helps remind you that you aren’t alone in their grief. You can find a kind of kinship and community in grief. God Bless!!!
Dave and Cynthia:
Jackie and I send our deepest condolences for the loss of your son. Sometimes there are no answers. If you need anything, please let us know. Dave–I always enjoyed watching you lite up when talking of your three sons. In time, this will return
Dr. Honey, keeping you and your Family in my Prayers during this difficult time.
My condolence on your tragic loss. Your son and your family will be in our prayers..
Dave,
I am deeply sorry for your lose. It is every parent’s nightmare. We still feel the loss of Daniel after 5 years. However, the good memories help keep the bad in check. I hope and pray that you and your family will be comforted by the many people that care about you. I will be out-of-town tomorrow but you will be in Kathy and my thoughts and prays.
Steve King
Please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences on the loss of your son, Johnathan.
Our deepest sympathies are with you during this difficult time You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Dr. Honey, I am so sorry for the loss of your son. From the posted photos, it appears he was truly loved and had a beautiful life. My prayers are with you and your family.
Dr. Honey,
I am so very sorry for your family’s tragic loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Dr. Honey & Family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences for the loss of Jonathan. I pray that you and your family find comfort in the joyful memories of Jonathan, and may those memories bring peace to your hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am really sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Dave and Cynthia
Jackie and I send our deepest sympathy during what must be an incredibly hard time. Sometimes, there are no answers. If we can help, please let Jackie and I know. Dave–I know how much you lit up when talking about your sons. In time, this will return.
To the Honey Family: It is with my deepest heart felt sympathy that we send this message. May the Lord of God, comfort you and keep you doing this moment. God Bless you and your family.
Al James II and the James Family
To the Honey Family: It is with my deepest heart felt sympathy that we send this message. May the Lord of God, comfort you and keep you doing this moment. God Bless you and your family.
Al James II and the James Family
Dave and Cynthia: I am so shocked and saddened to read of your loss. Not all things that occur have an answer. Just know that Jackie and I are but a phone call away. Dave–I know how much you lit up when talking of all your sons. In time, it will return.
Al
Sir,
My deepest sympathy for your family. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I’m sure family and close friends will be a great help during this time. Having experienced the loss of a child last year, know that you can also reach out to me if you need another person to talk to.
To the Honey family – my deepest sympathies for your tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Scott Fazekas
Dr. Honey and Family,
I extend my sincere condolences. Please know that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. I will be praying for your strength and comfort.
You were the best of us. My greatest life’s honor was to have the gift of your friendship and your family’s love. I hope I made your life a little brighter by being part of it and I cherish every minute of every memory with you. I always looked up to you and know you’re going to be safe now in my heart for as long as I live. Thank you, Jonathan. May you rest in peace.
Abhi, you are the other son, the other brother, we love you dearly and we are so blessed you were such a big part of Jonathan’s life, and ours.
A parent should never bury their child. My sincere condolence to you and your family for the loss of Jonathan.
My sincerest condolences to the family.
Heartfelt condolences to you all. Jon was a fine man, we will miss him.
He so enjoyed skeet, and the Tower Shoot, and was a pleasure to be around. We are so saddened by your loss.