James E. Jones, age 61, Paducah, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018, 8:18 a.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.
James was a member of Conquers for Christ Church in Paducah where he served as Pastor.
He was a graduate of Champaign High School in Champaign, IL and attended Indiana Christian University. He was instrumental in birthing several churches all around the country.
He is survived by one son: James E. Jones, Jr. of Champaign, IL; one daughter, Soteria French of North Richland Hills, TX; One Grandson: Hosea Jones of North Richland Hills, Texas; four brothers: Charles Jones of Providence, Rhode Island, Paul Jones of Dallas, TX, John Jones of Biroquaj, WI, and William Jones of Champaign, IL; two sisters, Mary Anna Thomas of Paducah and Jo Ella Jones of Champaign, IL; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Jones and Ethel Shelton Jones, several sisters and brothers.
Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, March 17, 2018, 11:00 a.m., at New Greater Love Church with Reverend LaRita Horton and Soteria French officiating.
Friends may also call at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral hour.
Condolences may be left online at pettusrowlandfh.com
Pettus-Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
