James J. Jones

James J. Jones, 90, of Connersville, died Saturday afternoon, August 17, 2013, at Heritage House of Connersville. Jim was a native of Gans, Oklahoma, born February 4, 1923 to James M. and Goldie V. Curry Jones. He attended school in Gans and was employed as an assistant leader with the Civilian Conservation Corp based in Seiad Valley, California. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII. On August 12, 1944, he was married in Little Rock, Arkansas to the former Betty Sue Browning. His working career was spent with Amoco Chemical. Jim was a member of the Western Avenue Baptist Church, Connersville and the Free and Accepted Masons in Arkansas. He was an avid outdoorsman and traveled to Colorado each year to hunt elk and fish for trout. Jim is survived by his wife of over 68 years, “Susie”; his daughter and son-in-law: Linda Girot and James, Sr, of Connersville; three grandsons and their wives: James L. Girot, Jr. and Angie of Connersville; David and Christine Girot of Fishers; Daniel Girot of Connersville; four great-grandchildren: Jimmy Girot III, Samantha, Connor and Sarah Girot; his sister: Magoline Dobbs and her husband, John of Sallisaw, Oklahoma. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by two brothers: John Paul and Herbert Jones. Private memorial services will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Heritage House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Alzheimer Unit, 281 South CR 200E, Connersville. Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home, Myers Chapel, Connersville, is in charge of the arrangements. For additional information and to send condolences or memories, go to www.ShowalterBlackwellLong.com.