Jim was born on December 8, 1947 in Houston, Texas to James Lester “J.L.” Jones Jr. and Helen Georgette (Seaback) Jones. He graduated from Reagan High School in Houston and received his degree in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin where he started a long career in computer software and cloud database management systems. He worked for Teradata, recently Whole Foods, and was also an independent consultant to many Fortune 500 companies all over the country. He loved meeting new challenges and making new friends and colleagues along the way.
He had many interests and loved dancing, collecting coins, spending time with his family, going to concerts, boating, walks, poker and golf. Jim loved making Christmas and birthdays special for the kids in his life. His gifts were often numerous, quirky, funny and unexpected. He really wanted to make the occasion special for them and they loved him in return. He went through all of life with a smile, a hearty laugh and a warm spirit.
Those left behind to cherish his memory include his spouse, Sharon Pafundi-Jones; son, Michael Jones; step-daughter, Amber McCurty and son-in-law Michael McCurty and their children Isaac, Trinity and Trey; and his brother, Larry Jones and sister-in-law, Laura Rice and their children, Hannah and Cole Jones. In addition, he will be mourned by numerous cousins, extended family and colleagues. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A celebration of James' life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Hope Rock Church, 1310 Ranch Road Church 620 South, Suite C15, Lakeway, Texas 78738
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com for the Jones family.
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