Mr. James (Jim) Edward Jones, 85, formerly of Ellijay, died Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
He was born in Detroit, Mich., December 14, 1935, the son of the late Joseph Elmore Jones and Margaret Rowena Whittle Jones. He was a retired master sergeant having served in the United States Marine Corps for 22 years and later retired from Lockheed-Martin. He was a member of the American Legion Post 82 and Marine Corps League.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Norma Jean Vincent Jones; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Scott Eisner, of Carrollton, Sherri and Greg Richardson, of Ellijay; grandchildren, Scott Richardson, Steven Richardson, Shaun Eisner and five great-grandchildren.
A graveside service and interment will be held Monday, July 26, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, with Chaplain Kenneth Brown officiating. The United States Marine Corps will provide military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made toward the construction of Veterans Crosses project, American Legion Auxiliary Post 82, care of: Melinda Koch, 1702 Henry Evans Road, Ellijay, GA 30536.
A celebration of his life will be held July 26 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the ETC Pavilion, 297 Legion Road, Ellijay, GA 30540.
Messages of condolences can be expressed to the family online at www.almonfuneralhome.com.
Almon Funeral Home of Carrollton is in charge of arrangements.