Jessie James Jones Jr.

September 11, 1946 - May 8, 2022

Jessie James Jones Jr., age 75, of Powdermill Creek Road, Newland, NC went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at the Brian Center in Spruce Pine, NC surrounded by his family. He was born September 11, 1946 in Avery County, NC a son of the late Jessie James Jones and Amelia Franklin Jones. Jessie, known as Junior/June to family and friends was a Vietnam Veteran who served his country proudly from 1969-1971. In younger years he was known to all his buddies as the "Gray Rooster". He was a hard working outdoorsman. He loved working with cattle, farming, gardening and fishing. In addition to his father Jessie and mother Amelia, he was preceded in death by his Brother Charles Jones and Sister Rebecca Jones Careccia. Jessie leaves behind to cherish his memory, Sons Corey Jones of Newland, NC; Brian Jones of Kingsport, TN; Brandon Jones and wife Toni of Morganton, NC; Grandsons; Tyler Jones of Morganton, NC; Tristan Jones of Kingsport, TN; and Casey Jones of Newland, NC; He is survived by siblings Jerry Jones and wife Carolyn of Newland; Linda Horney and husband Charles of Marion, NC; Brenda Jones and husband DJ of Newland; Allen Jones and wife Lucy of Newland, NC; Peggy Massey of Newland, NC; Ricky Jones and wife Valerie of Morganton, NC; Connie Poteat and husband Rick of Morganton, NC; Locinda Adams of Marion, NC; Kim Calhoun and husband Robert of Newland, NC. His loving Sister-in-law Virginia "Jenny" Jones of Newland, NC. He also leaves numerous loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 11, 2022 beginning at 1PM until 3PM at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Services for Jesse will be Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 3PM with Pastor Josh Dellinger officiating. A graveside service will follow at the Jones Cemetery. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Jones family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Jesse and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121