Jonathan Jolly

Jonathan Jolly, 41, of Winston-Salem passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2008 at North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Jon was born in Florida on July 23, 1967, to Arliss and Peggy Jolly. Jon grew up with a fierce love of nature and animals, especially big dogs. Jon's natural athletic ability helped him master extreme sports such as snow skiing and paddling. Jon studied at Appalachian University and while in school became an instructor at Ski-Beech Mountain. As an instructor for more than 20 years Jon's enthusiasm for skiing helped many novice students come to love the sport as much as he did. In 1995 Jon realized a life long dream in opening the Hanging Rock Outdoor Center in Stokes County. Equally important in Jon's life was music, family and friends. For 12 years Jon served as the unofficial ""Mayor"" of Ziggy's Tavern. Jon was an avid collector of a wide variety of live music and saw thousands of performances. Jon leaves behind his loving wife and precious seven-year old daughter, Christine and Helena of the home. Jon is also survived by his parents, Arliss and Peggy Jolly of Winston-Salem; his dear sister Elizabeth Jane Urban (husband, John and niece, Katelyn and nephew, John Arliss). Christine's family was a large and loving part of Jon's life. His life was enriched by the love of Alex and Judy Pozniak, Christine's parents; sister, Jeannie Brooker, husband Tim and children Sarah and Alex; and sister, Nancy Pozniak. Jon is preceded by death by both maternal and paternal grandparents. Jon's extended family is large and far too numerous to mention though his love for all was deep. A memorial service will be held in the Sanctuary of St. Leo's Catholic Church in Winston-Salem on Saturday, October 18th at 1 p.m. Father Brian Cook will officiate. An outdoor celebration of Jon's life will take place at Saturday at 4 p.m. across the river from Moratok Park on the Dan River. Time and directions will be posted on the website www.hroconline.com.

Memorials:
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial gifts be directed to an educational fund for Jon's daughter, Helena. Please direct mailings to Benefit of Helena Jolly Educational Fund c/o Piedmont Federal 16 West 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

Cemetery:
N/A

Service:
Service at 01:00pm on October 18, 2008 at St. Leo The Great Catholic Church