James E. Jones was born July 23, 1926, in Mesquite, TX where he was a lifelong resident , until his passing on July 21, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Wanda; parents Robert and Hallie Jones of Mesquite, TX; and sister Dorothy Brogan of Dallas, TX. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Debbie and Milton Yarbrough of Mesquite, TX; grandsons Matt Yarbrough and Rhonda Landress of Carrollton, TX and Adam and April Yarbrough of Forney, TX; great-grandchildren Sophia Pargas, Aidan and Maverick Yarbrough of Forney, TX; brother and sister-in-law Darrell and Mary Lou Jones of Lindale, TX and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Grove Hill Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 from 6-8pm. Funeral Services will be Thursday, July,25, 2013 at 2:00pm at Grove Hill Funeral Home Chapel.