James Hayward Jones was born March 15, 1940 in Michie, TN, the son of the late James Wesley and Ollie Mae Morgan Jones.
Mr. Jones had lived in Gulfport, MS for most of his life and had worked as a Brick Layer until he retired. After he spent time in Gulfport, he moved back and resided in Corinth, MS.
Mr. Jones departed this life on February 7, 2014 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 73 Years, 10 Months, 23 Days.
He is survived by a sister-in-law, Nellie Mae Jones of Bethel Springs, TN; his nieces, Pam Battles Morgan of Corinth, MS, Becky Farrell, Blenda Rowe and Diane Pettigrew all of Memphis, TN; his nephew, Shannon Battles of Golden, MS; a special cousin, Shirley Fortenberry and her husband Dale; and several great nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Jones was preceded in death by two sisters, Burnie Sue Jones Austin, Margie Lou Jones Battles Porterfield; a brother, Charles Edford Jones; two nephews, Johnny Wayne Austin and Rocky Darrell Battles; and his compaion, Catherine Bennett of Gulfport, MS.