JONES, James Henry Sr., 77, of Ashland, Virginia, born in Prince Edward County, Virginia on April 3, 1941 passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Louise L. Jones; a brother and a sister-in-law, Richard L. and Nancy Y. Jones of St. Cloud, Florida; sons, James H. Jones Jr., W. Edward Jones, Robert M. Jones (Robin) and Clyde A. Jones (Luz); estranged son, Matthew; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three step-children, Byron LaMare, Susan Ailstock, Christine Beard, numerous relatives and friends, including special cousins, James and Carolyn LaPrade, and Lorene Morton; the Dunaway families, Donnie Jones, sister-in-laws Margaret Minton, Zella Rock (Rodney), Renalda Wood (Robert) and Flossie Bushey (Robert). Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents Willie E. Jones and Fannie D. Jones Rutledge; two brothers, W.E. Jones and Clyde Jones. Mr. Jones was a very talented piano player, enjoyed cooking, painting, NASCAR racing and watching old westerns. He loved his pets and family. Mr. Jones worked many years in food-service including Allied Tankships, Inc. on the Seadrift tanker. Mr. Jones was a veteran who served with the U.S. Army as an E-2 Medical Specialist from 1958 - 1961. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, November 19, 2018 at Nelsen Funeral Home - Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, VA 23005. A graveside service will also be held at 2:00pm on Monday at Virginia Veterans Cemetery, 10300 Pridesville Road, Amelia, VA 23002. The family of Mr. Jones would like to say a special Thank You to all the doctors and healthcare workers that contributed to Mr. Jones care during his lengthy illness. Memorial contributions may be made to the humane society, 12190 Washington Hwy, Ashland, VA 23005 or to the Wounded Warriors Project. Online condolences can be received at www.nelsenashland.com.
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