James Edward Jones

1st Lt. USAF James Edward Jones, 79, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2010, in Dahlonega, GA. He is survived by his wife, Janice Jones of Dahlonega, GA; children, Johanna Jones Paterson of Key Largo, FL; Julie Jones of Atlanta, GA ; Jill Jones of Atlanta, GA; James "Jay" Edward Jones Jr. (Donette) of Suwanee, GA ; sister and brother-in-law, Betty Zane and Bill Morris of Rome, GA; and grandchildren, Danielle Blake and Frank Edward Paterson. Mr. Jones grew up in Rome, GA, served in the United States Air Force, then moved to Miami, FL where he lived for 40 years. He retired to Dahlonega 10 years ago. Mr. Jones sacrificed for his beloved family and his beloved country. In fact, while serving in the Air Force, Mr. Jones was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Mr. Jones also took his civic responsibilities seriously. His community involvement included roles as Past President of the Perrine-Cutler Ridge Rotary Club where he was a Paul Harris Fellow and Rotarian of the Year, Past President of the South Dade Chamber of Commerce, Past Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, President of the Southwood Homeowners Association, and member of the Baptist Hospital Foundation Board. He was in the financial planning business and took that seriously as well. He earned both the CLU and ChFC designations and served as president of the local CLU chapter. While in Miami, he was a faithful member of Kendall United Methodist Church and served in many capacities there. Mr. and Mrs. Jones were most recently members of Dahlonega United Methodist Church. He was an accomplished carpenter, painter, and poet. Mr. Jones was also an avid Miami Hurricanes and Miami Dolphins fan. He had an impressively large vocabulary and impeccable communication skills. Yet above all of his accomplishments, Mr. Jones s greatest pride and joy was his family. He will be sorely missed with tears of sorrow and tears of joy. Memorial service will be held Wednesday October 20, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Dahlonega United Methodist Church. Dr. Jeff Ross will be officiating. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.dahlonegafuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Dahlonega Funeral Home, 20 Gibson Rd., Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-DOVE (3683) In Lieu of Flowers Contributions can be made to either: The Community Helping Place of Dahlonega, GA at http://www.communityhelpingplace.org/index.php or The National Parkinson Foundation at http://www.parkinson.org/