BLUEFIELD — James M. Jones, 80, of 203 Crabapple Lane, Bluefield, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at a Bluefield hospital.
Born on August 10, 1929 in Decota, W.Va., he was the son of John E. and Opal E. Miller Jones who preceded him in death. He was a member of the Bluewell United Methodist Church for 50 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years, stationed in the Far East for two years during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the America Legion, Bramwell Masonic Lodge # 85, Bluefield Shrine Club and Scottish Rite. He was retired from Beneficial Finance Company.
Mr. Jones was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Jones.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Julia Bartman Jones of the home; son, Matt Jones and wife Tammy and their children Mason and Sarah of Morristown, Tenn.; daughter, Deborah Gilpin and husband Lynn of Uniontown, Pa.; grandson, Adam Gilpin and wife Holly and son Ryan Cole of Cambridge, Md.; granddaughter, Amanda Davis and husband Mark of Bluefield; sister, Mary Ellen Fitzpatrick and husband Jim of Lancaster, Ohio; brothers, John E. Jones and wife Nina of Sweetwater, Tenn., Ulysses C. Jones and wife Opal of Huntsville, Ala.
A memorial service will be conducted on Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, W.Va. with the Rev. Stephen Rector officiating the service.
Burial will follow at the Frasher Cemetery in Fort Gay, W.Va.
Friends and family may call at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, W.Va. on Sunday, December 27, 2009 one hour prior to service (2:00 - 3:00 p.m.).
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Bluewell United Methodist Church or Bluefield Shrine Club.
Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the Jones family.
