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Mr. James “Jimmy” Omer Jones Jr., age 80, of Sharpsburg, passed away May 31, 2018.
Mr. Jones was born in Atlanta on November 11, 1937 to the late Rev. James Omer Jones Pastor Emeritus of Virginia Avenue Baptist Church and Tommie Jones. Mr. Jones attended Mercer University prior to serving in the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant for 4 years, 8 months and 25 days. During this time, Mr. Jones spent over a year in Korea. After his military service, Mr. Jones returned to the Atlanta area where he spent more than 10 years working in real estate. It was after his retirement that he opened a pizza restaurant in Sharpsburg where he and wife Carol owned and managed for seven years. Mr. Jones was a serious, no-nonsense man who enjoyed socializing with friends and fishing.
Along with his parents, Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his sister, Anne Fowler, and brother Edward L. Jones. He is survived by his loving wife: Carol Jones of Sharpsburg; step-son: J.J. Reid of Sharpsburg; grandson: Austin Reid; other children: Jamie Lynn Keener and Jay Jones; lastly his devoted canine companion: Bingo.
The Jones family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation, 1086 Highway 54 West, Fayetteville. Messages of condolence may be left at www.GeorgiaCremation.com.
Carol Kodak says
Carol, I am so sorry to hear about your lost
My heart goes out to you. I will be praying
for you and your son. May God be with your family st this time!
Yolanda Sudduth says
Carol,
I am so sorry to hear about Jim. I know the loss you are feeling right now but we know he has gone to a better place with no pain and suffering anymore. My prayers go out to you, J.J. and Austin as you are going through this sad time. Just let God hold your hand and he will walk with you all the way.
Love you..
Sandra W. Goodman says
Carol and family, we are so sorry for your loss of Jim. He leaves behind a good family and a good legacy. Having accomplished so much in his life, may his reward be a full and rich rest. Love to you all.
Pam Jackson Cooper says
Carol,
Mom told me today about Mr. Jim. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that you find comfort in knowing that Jim is resting easy now and he is no longer suffering. I thank you both for giving Bingo such a loving home and taking such good care of him. Praying for you during this difficult time.
Jamie says
Guess you all forgot about his original family. And his grand children. Thanks “family “ for letting me know my dad died. Just now found out FOUR YEARS LATER.