James O. ‘Jimmie’ Jones

Mr. James O. “Jimmie” Jones, 75, of Blue Ridge, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020.

He was born May 28, 1944, in Gilmer County, to the late J.P. and Versel Cochran Jones. He was a graduate of Gilmer High School, was a land developer and member of the Mt. Pleasant (Top of the Mountain) Church.

He is survived by wife, Patricia Daly Jones; sons, Stacey Jones, Wesley Jones, both of Blue Ridge; daughter, Cynthia Holden, of Ellijay; nine grandchildren, Adam Jones, Ryan Jones, Nicholas Holden, Christopher Holden, Tyler Jones, Jefferson Jones, Alice Clanton, Katie Jones, Kandice Long; three great-grandchildren, Payton Long, Ryleigh Long and Whitaker Clanton.

The family will meet with friends Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers are being accepted.

Condolences can be made at www.bernhardtfh.com. Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.