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James Earl "Jimmy" Jones

James Jones Obituary

KINSTON - James Earl "Jimmy" Jones, 71, of 2324 Beechnut Drive, died Monday, January 21, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Jimmy served in the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Edwin Thomas and Ruth Shirley Jones; a step-son, George "Moody" Murphy; his sister, Lillie Mae Highsmith Williamson; and his brother, Bobby Highsmith. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, from the chapel of Garner Funeral Home with Allen Ham officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Interment services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from Queen Ann Cemetery in Fountain, N.C. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 27 years, Vernell Spence Jones of the home; his daughter, Dionne Jones Hill Williams (Todd) of Wilson; his son, James Christopher "Chris" Jones of Kinston; his brother, William "Bill" Jones, Jr. of Ayden; his step-daughters, Brenda M. Fields of Kinston and Tammy M. Harris of La Grange and two grandchildren, Ryan and Corey Hill. Funeral arrangements by Garner Fu-neral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. (Paid obituary)

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Published by Free Press from Jan. 22 to Jan. 25, 2008.

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Teresa Moore Vilchis

January 24, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss.Years ago, our dads worked at New Dixie Trucking and we of the trucking family seemed close.I thought a lot of your dad since i was a young kid. I know he will be missed dearly. But,i'm so thankful for our memories.

Brenda Hughes

January 23, 2008

Dionne & Chris,
We so hated to hear about your dad. The Hughes family of Kinston, Greenville & Raleigh has many fond memories of our connection with ALL the Jones crew. Some years ago, Jimmy & I had the opportunity to speak - just the two of us - and I truly hope you know how very much he loved you both. His wish was for the two of you to live life to its' fullest. That is our wish for you as well.
Sincerely,
Brenda Hughes
Earl & Pauline Hughes
Rich, Paula, Cierra & Ryleigh Santoriello
Brent Hughes & Linda Johnson
Jennifer Turcotte & Kayla Forget

Darlene Jones

January 23, 2008

My thoughts and deepest prayers for comfort are with you all during this time of loss and sadness. Death is but a doorway to the grace and everloving comfort and care of our beloved Lord.

Chris White

January 23, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

James Cauley

January 22, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. I was blessed to have known Jimmy my entire life, and I will certainly miss him. God bless all of you.

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