In Loving Memory of Mr. James Wesley Jones

VIEWING: Thursday, October 29, 2020 Time: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Friday, October 30, 2020 Time: 11:00 AM Crestview Memorial Park, 18599 Highway One, North, LaCrosse, VA 23950 Rev. Earl Walker, Officiating

There’s an open gate at the end of the road Through which each must go alone And there in the light we cannot see Our Father claims his own Beyond the gate our loved one finds happiness and rest And there is confidence in the thought that a loving God knows best.

MR. JAMES WESLEY JONES, son of the late Perlene Taylor Jones and William J. Jones was born March 5, 1947 in Mecklenburg County, VA and departed this life suddenly October 25, 2020 at his residence, Bracey, VA. Two brothers- William and Howard, and three sisters- Christine, Sandra, and Corine preceded him in death. At an early age he was baptized and joined Diamond Grove RZUA Church, Union Level, VA. He was a graduate of the former East End High School. He later enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving from March 11, 1968 to March 10, 1971 during the Vietnam era. He also served two years in the Reserve and was honorably discharge on June 28, 1973. Wesley retired as a Correctional Officer on December 24, 2006 from Baskerville Correctional Center, Baskerville, VA. He was also employed at the former Winn Dixie Food Store, South Hill, VA. Wesley was a loving father, brother, and friend; loved by all who knew him. Wesley is survived by two sons- Dwayne L. Edmonds (Priscilla), Richmond, VA; Jason (Kimberly) Jones, Glen Allen, VA and six grandchildren- Dallas Jones, Brooklyn, NY; Teshawn Robinson, Deshawn Taylor, Jasmyn Edmonds, Lola Edmonds, and Hasuan Robinson all of Richmond, VA; three great-grandchildren- Jalen and Jashawn Robinson, and Ramir Taylor, Richmond, VA; four sisters- Grace Claiborne, East Orange, NJ; Florence Hutcheson, Chase City, VA, Celestine (Lonnie) Gregory, Baskerville, VA and Mary Long, South Hill, VA; three brothers- Drewry (Venecia) Jones, Chesterfield, VA; Roy Jones and Wes Jones (April) of South Hill, VA; sister-in-law, Martha Jones, South Hill, VA; uncle- Richard Taylor, East Orange, NJ; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Home at last, my labor done, Safe and blest, the victory won Jordan passed, from pain set free Angels there will welcome me.