James Albert Jones was born March 8, 1957 in Hope, Arkansas to Parents Gerald Jones and Judy Gorham. He was called home to our Lord on April 27, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona.

James grew up in Superior, Arizona with his mother Judy and Stepfather Tommy Gorham. As a young adult James joined the Army where he worked as a mechanic.

James is survived by his sisters Patricia Jones and Debra Jones, a daughter Larissa Jones, 2 nephews and 4 nieces. He is preceded in death by his parents and his older brother Gerald Jones.