Obituary of James Andrew Jones

JAMES ANDREW JONES

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Saturday, January 13, 2001 

James Andrew ``Jimmy'' Jones, 90, widower of Alice Mae Vick Jones, died Jan. 12, 2001, at the VA Medical Center in Hampton. 
   Mr. Jones was a native of Nansemond County and was a son of the late William Henry and Fannie Boyette Jones. He was an Army veteran of World War II having served in the Philippines and was a former manager of several local Franklin businesses. He was a member of VFW Post 4411, a 30-year member of AA, and he loved to fish the Blackwater River. 
   Survivors include several nieces and nephews including a special caregiver, Janice Whitley Edwards of Carrollton. 
   A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Ira D. Hudgins officiating. Burial will be in Southampton Memorial Park . A visitation will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B7


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** Narrative Summary of the Obituary  

James Andrew Jones, 90, widower of Alice Mae Vick Jones, died 12 Jan 2001 at the VA Medical Center in Hampton. He was a native of Nansemond County, son of the late William Henry and Fannie Boyette Jones, an Army veteran of World War II who served in the Philippines, and former manager of several local Franklin businesses. He was a member of VFW Post 4411, a 30‑year member of AA, and enjoyed fishing the Blackwater River. Survivors included several nieces and nephews, including special caregiver Janice Whitley Edwards of Carrollton.  

A funeral was conducted at 3 p.m. on Sunday, 14 Jan 2001, in the chapel of Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Ira D. Hudgins officiating. A visitation was held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial was in Southampton Memorial Park.  

** TRANSCRIPT**

  
JAMES ANDREW JONES  

Virginian‑Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) – Saturday, 13 Jan 2001  

James Andrew "Jimmy" Jones, 90, widower of Alice Mae Vick Jones, died 12 Jan 2001, at the VA Medical Center in Hampton.  

Mr. Jones was a native of Nansemond County and was a son of the late William Henry and Fannie Boyette Jones. He was an Army veteran of World War II having served in the Philippines and was a former manager of several local Franklin businesses. He was a member of VFW Post 4411, a 30‑year member of AA, and he loved to fish the Blackwater River.  

Survivors include several nieces and nephews including a special caregiver, Janice Whitley Edwards of Carrollton.  

A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Ira D. Hudgins officiating. Burial will be in Southampton Memorial Park. A visitation will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.  

Vital Statistics  
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| Name  | James Andrew Jones                                |
| Age   | 90                                                |
| Birth | 1911 (estimated); Nansemond County, Virginia      |
| Death | 12 Jan 2001; VA Medical Center, Hampton, Virginia |
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** Table of Relationships  

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| Name                       | Relationship                                | Residence                  |
|----------------------------|---------------------------------------------|----------------------------|
| James Andrew Jones         | Decedent                                    | Franklin, Virginia         |
| Alice Mae Vick Jones       | Wife (predeceased)                          | Franklin, Virginia         |
| William Henry Jones        | Father (deceased)                           | Nansemond County, Virginia |
| Fannie Boyette Jones       | Mother (deceased)                           | Nansemond County, Virginia |
| Janice Whitley Edwards     | Niece or close relative / special caregiver | Carrollton, Virginia       |
| Several nieces and nephews | Surviving relatives                         | Not specified              |
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** Publication Details  

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| Field    | Value                |
|----------|----------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian‑Pilot, The |
| Date     | 13 Jan 2001          |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B7                   |
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** Other relevant information  

Also known as "Jimmy" Jones.  
Army veteran of World War II who served in the Philippines.  
Former manager of several local Franklin businesses.  
Member of VFW Post 4411.  
30‑year member of AA.  
Enjoys fishing the Blackwater River.

[See also:
www.findagrave.com/memorial/258245012/james-andrew-jones
www.findagrave.com/memorial/91858620/alice_mae-jones
]

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