James P. "Jimmy" Jones

James P. “Jimmy” Jones, 64, of Crown City, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 in the emergency room at Holzer Medical Center. He was born on October 28, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio, son of John Paul Jones, Sr. who survives in Jackson, Ohio and Betty Stephens Jones who preceded him in 1961. James was also preceded in death by a brother John Paul Jones, Jr. and a niece Jillian P. Jones. James was a highly decorated Vietnam veteran serving two tours. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion, DAV, AMVETS, Disabled Vietnam Veterans of America, and the NRA. He strongly believed in the 2nd Amendment supporting the right to keep and bear arms. James worked as farmer, helping area farmers; he enjoyed hunting and fishing. James attended North Gallia High School and was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church. He is survived by a daughter Betty Jones of Bidwell, Ohio, a son James Weiss of North Carolina, two grandsons Josh Marcum of Bidwell and Remington Weiss of Texas; his father John Paul Jones, Sr. of Jackson, four sisters Joan Wolf of Delaware, Jackie Jones of Gallipolis, Joyce Jones of Jackson, Juanita Rickgauer of Colorado Springs, one brother Jeff (Cindy) Jones of Gallipolis, three nephews, Travis Taylor, Jay (Susan) Wolf and Jack and Sydney, Scott (Alicia) Wolf and Bobby and Meg, and long-time friend Tim Davis and family. “The Lord is my strength, my forgiveness, and my salvation of whom shall I fear.” A funeral mass will be 11 am Monday, February 23, 2015 at St. Louis Catholic Church with Father Tom Hamm officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Tabor Cemetery. There will not be any calling hours at the request of Jimmy. Willis Funeral Home is in care of arrangements. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Jimmy’s memory to our local veteran organizations. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.