James G. Jones

Born in Monroe, NC on May 22, 1941, he was the son of the late Ellis Chavis. Mr. Jones was a member and deacon at Christian Way Baptist Church and was a former resident of Charlotte for 41 years. He enjoyed dove hunting, skeet shooting, fishing and his tractor. Mr. Jones loved the Lord, his church and spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at 1:00PM, Friday, November 18th at the Derita Chapel of McEwen Funeral Service with his son, Rev. Jimmy Jones, officiating. Interment will follow in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from Noon to 1:00PM at the funeral home prior the funeral hour.

Mr. Jones is survived by his mother, Ellen Chavis; wife of 46 years, Emma Ott Jones; a daughter, Regina J. Stephens and husband, Garry, of Cherryville, NC; son, Roger Jones and wife Rhonda, of Charlotte; a sister, Claudette Taylor, Rock Hill, SC; eleven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and many close friends.

In addition to his father, Mr. Jones was preceded in death by a daughter, Tilda Jones, and grandson James Edwards.