James Jones

James Nelson Jones, 83, of Chester, Virginia died Thursday, July 12. He was born in Callaway and moved his family to Chester in 1962. He served our country in World War II, European Theater, from 1943 to 1946. Mr. Jones retired from AlliedSignal in 1989 with 28 years of service and was an active member of First Baptist Church in Hopewell. A devoted husband and father, Mr. Jones was predeceased by his wife, Frances Marie Ayers Jones.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his children, J Lee Jones and wife Jennifer, Carlton W. Jones and wife Debbie, David G. Jones and wife Margarete; daughter, Judith G. Jones; six grandchildren; a special sister-in-law Margaret V. Jones; a special cousin Ishmael Jones; and many devoted nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, 3050 West Hundred Road, Chester, Virginia 23831, (804) 748-2500 beginning at 11:30 A.M. Saturday, July 14, with the service following at 12:30 p.m. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park. Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Richmond Chapter, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Condolences may be expressed at www.jtmorriss.com