Master Sergeant James Edward Jones, 57, passed away on March 22, 2021 in Altus, OK. He was born on July 15, 1963 in Lynchburg, VA to the late Elmer Jones and Zara Brown Jones.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Marvin Brown; sister, Brenda Jones and uncle, Cameron Jones.

After high school, he joined the air force where he met his soulmate in little old Altus. James served his full 20 years in the air force.

He was an avid fisherman, loved cookouts and watching his Dallas Cowboys play. James had a heart of gold with a kind spirit.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 35 years, Mearl Jones; son, Fernando Jones, Altus, OK; granddaughter, Emelyn Jones; brothers, Percy (Bonnie) Brown, Chicopee, MA and Melvin Jones, Monroe, VA; sisters, Joyce (Frank) Crawford and Towwanda Brown; uncles, Ernest Jones, of Amherst, Ottis Jones and Lloyd Coyle, both of New Jersey;  devoted aunt, Irene Coyle, of Madison Heights, Nora (Frank) Hagar, of Nelson VA, Shirley Staton, Peggy Jones, both of Lynchburg, VA and Hazel McCloud, of New Jersey; devoted cousin, Gloria Coyle and a host of other relatives and friends.

A graveside will be held 2:00 PM Friday, April 2, 2021 at St. Mary's Baptist Church Amherst with Rev. Troy Anderson, officiating.  The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-7:00 PM at Davis-Turner Funeral Service.  Condolences may be sent to www.Davis-Turner.com .  Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral service.