Travis Lubinsky, Jones’ business partner, confirmed the news that his friend suffered from Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, which is a genetic disorder that weakens connective tissue. The illness can also lead to spontaneous rupture of major blood vessels.
Jones also made a name for himself by working as an entrepreneur. He and Lubinsky launched the watch company, Flex Watches in 2011. The company, which was created in part to pay tribute to his mother after her death, designs a variety of watches, all of which support a different charity and cause.
Flex Watches was later featured on an episode of ‘The Profit’ in 2016. After appearing on the reality show, Flex Watches was partially acquired by investor Marcus Lemonis, who helped support the company’s operation.
As of this morning, the GoFundMe page had raised $112,000 on a $50,000 goal. Lemonis was the top donor, having donated $10,000 to his late friend’s family.
