A memorial service celebrating the life of Albert Donald AJ Jewell, age 60, of Newark, will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Clifford Mason as Celebrant.Friends may call one hour prior to the memorial service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Thursday, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. AJ passed away on December 7, 2017 at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born in Newark, Ohio on February 12, 1957 to the late Russell and Betty (Kidd) Jewell. AJ enjoyed working on his muscle cars and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his son, Rich (Shelly) Jewell; grandchildren, Jacob and Katilyn; siblings, Diane, Linda, Tom, David, Cindy, Debbie and Maggie; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Ernest.Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to care for AJ and his family.