Following the rumor that Garand Thumb getting a divorce from Ashley Jones was due to cheating, which spread like wildfire online, he posted an Instagram reel confirming their split, denying ridiculous claims, like cheating as the reason.
Garand Thumb is a veteran American military and YouTube personality who served in Air Force Special Warfare as a Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) AFSC 1Z3X1, aligned with Special Operation Forces and Tier 1 combat maneuver units.
After retirement, he pursued his interests in firearms and leveraged his years of experience in combat and missions by starting a YouTube channel, where he uploaded educational military-related videos.
His videos quickly gained online traction and gathered a mass fan following who wanted to learn more about the military.
Following the success, he started Onward Research, a tactical gear and apparel company that sells custom-made tactical apparel, including shooting accessories, tactical apparel, and other gear.
Ashley Jones and Garand Thumb announced their split via a joint statement on Instagram!
On October 23, 2024, Garand Thumb took to his Instagram account to address the rumors of cheating that resulted in the divorce from Ashley Jones.
In the Instagram reel, he said, “Yes, me and my wife are divorcing. This was something that we were working through personally. It is not due to cheating, it is not due to anything crazy that people have been saying online.“
Later that day, Ashley Jones released a joint statement tagging Garand Thumb, stating, “Mike and I are splitting up. This is a really difficult and sad time, for obvious reasons.“
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The rumors of divorce due to cheating arose when one of Ashley’s Facebook post went viral online where she stated, “Growing up with a single dad, I never thought I’d be a single mom. It’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel at this point, and the heartbreak is unbearable at times.“
In the announcement post, Ashley mentioned that she did not realize the post was set to public and that she had not intentionally done so.
YouTuber Garand and Instagram model Ashely dated for a few years before tying the knot. The couple welcomed two beautiful children, Sunny Ryon Jones and Beck Robert Jones.
Before Ashley, online reports suggest that Cindy Jones was Garand’s first wife, and he fathered kids with her.
While many fans are urging them to work on their marriage for the sake of their children, others are criticizing the couple for choosing to split despite their image as a traditional Christian family.
One fan commented, “Sorry but your kids are more important than whatever selfish reasons you have for splitting up. Be adults and protect your children.“
Additional Information
- Both Ashley and Garand requested their fans to respect their privacy by not perpetuating rumors of cheating online. They also revealed that the duo will continue their business venture together.
- One wrote, “Sad to see someone who promotes Christian family values completely abandon them when it matters most.”
- As per various online estimations, Garand Thumb has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
