Reverend James Jones was born October 10, 1938 to the late Simon and Hattie Jones in Auburn, Alabama. He was the sixth of ten children. Peacefully on June 9, 2011, God called him home.

Reverend Jones was preceded in death by two sisters, Bertha Jamison and Hattie Pearl Philpot and four brothers, Curtis Jones, Willie Jones, John B. Jones and Charlie Jones.

Reverend Jones was employed by South Carolina Department of Transportation for twenty plus years until he retired. He was loved by his family, friends, and all who came in contact with him. There was always a joke or funny story for every occasion. James was a true man of God who didn't mind sharing his testimony. His favorite past times were his garden, his chickens, and most of all fishing.

He leaves to cherish his fond memories: two sons, Randy Jones of Dorchester, S.C. and Stevie Jones of Laurel Hill, N.C; a fiancée, Mary Primus of Saint George S.C; two sisters : Dorothy Olgetree of Auburn, Alabama and Christine Cloud of Tuskegee, Alabama; one brother, Mark Jones of Auburn , Alabama; two sisters-in-law, Louise Jones of Auburn, Alabama and Elsie Pringle of Ridgeville, S.C; two brothers-in-law, Elijah Cloud of Tuskegee, Alabama and Buster Pringle of Ridgeville, S.C; twelve grandchildren and one great-grand daughter; two special grandchildren, Sierra Singletary and Dajah Jones; four adopted great-grand children, Kip Black, Jah'Veya Davis, Jadaya Hugie, and Jaquan Hugie and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.