James C. Jones, a lifelong Covington resident, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at the age of 95. Mr. Jones was a proud patriot, serving in the United States Army during World War II in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater in Okinawa. He was a hard worker; after finishing his military career, Mr. Jones went on to work at Jeff's Upholstery Shop, where he retired. He was a dedicated fan of the Georgia Bulldogs. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Jones; sons, Jimmy Claxton Jones, Jr., Joseph Todd Jones, Harold Bruce Jones, Ronny Lamar Jones; grandchildren, Brian Jones, Nicholas Jones, Joey Jones; parents, Pearl and Henry Harold Jones; sister, Christine Vaughn; and brother, Edgar Harold Jones.
Mr. Jones is survived by his grandchildren, Keith Jones (Christy), Elisha Martin (Jason), Ali Latham (Brian), Jody Jones, Jason Jones; a multitude of great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and close friends, Leon King, Gene Wood, Jeff Smith.
A Graveside Service for Mr. Jones will be held Sunday, August 15, 2021, 2:30 P.M., at Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, 3962 Salem Road, in Covington, with Ms. Patricia Hill officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, an hour and a half prior to his service from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M.
Governor Brian Kemp's latest executive order has eliminated restrictions on large gatherings; however, CDC guidelines recommend social distancing (6 feet apart) and wearing of masks while in public. Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home requests that you observe these recommendations while in our funeral home attending visitations and/or services.
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