James Junior Jones "Kitty"

Obituary For James Junior Jones "Kitty"

VIEWING: Saturday, July 12, 2025/ Time: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM

SERVICE: Sunday, July 13, 2025/ Time: 2:00 PM/ Lambert's Chapel RZUA Church, 87 Snowbird Road, South Hill, VA 23970/ Rev. Julia Fields, Pastor

INTERMENT: Church Cemetery

MR. JAMES JUNIOR JONES, affectionately called “Kitty”, son of the late James Edward and Estelle Beauford Jones was born April 29, 1954, in Brunswick County, VA and departed this life July 1, 2025, at his residence in Brodnax, VA. He was also preceded in death by his brother- Kenneth “KC” Jones.

James was baptized at an early age in Lawrenceville, VA and attended Brunswick County Public Schools.

He later moved to New York to seek employment.

In 1976, James met Vernice Grace Fletcher. Later in 2003 they were married and to this union three children were born.

He attended Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints Church, Lawrenceville, VA.

He was employed by Good Wood Products, South Hill, VA from 1988 until his retirement in 2011.

In his spare time, he enjoyed playing his drums, gardening, playing ball with the boys and visiting his neighbor.

James leaves to mourn his devoted wife- Vernice Fletcher Jones of the home; five children- Ernest White, South Hill, VA; Shawn White, Madison, WI; Doris (Kingsley) Chukwukeme-Wright, of the home; Justin and Tray Fletcher of the home; six grandchildren- Rytavious and Markesa Collins, Raeford, NC; Shonda White, Franklinton, NC; LaDasia White; Jusiah and Kaemen Wright, all of the home; five great-grandchildren- Mackensie Flanigan, Madison and Madalynne Johnson, Marley Flanigan and Mason Collins; two brothers- William “WC” Jones, Richmond, VA and Jessie Jones, Lawrenceville, VA; devoted friend- deacon Alfred Baskerville and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.