Mr. James L. Jones, Sr. (58), of Elm City, NC died on Tuesday, May 14th at his residence. Mr. Jones'  burial service will take place on Friday, May 24th at 10:00 am at the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, 164 Longs Plant Farm Rd., Goldsboro, NC 27530. The family will assemble at the son's residence in Goldsboro at 9:00 am for the processional to the cemetery.

A public viewing will be on Wednesday, May 22nd at 4 pm to 6 pm at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel.

On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Mr. James Lamont Jones, Sr. departed this earthly life at home. James, affectionately known as "Mont Mont", was born on April 18, 1966, in Stantonsburg, Wilson County, North Carolina to the late James Thomas Jones and Frances LaVerne Wilkes Jones.

James was educated in the Wayne County Public School System. James graduated from Goldsboro High School in 1984. After graduation, James enlisted in the United States Marine Corps stationed at Cherry Point Marine Base in Craven County, North Carolina. He served 4 years of active duty before he was honorably discharged in 1989. James followed in his father's footsteps, by a career at Franklin Baking Company in Goldsboro, NC; he worked there many years. James went on to work at Cooper Standard Automotive where he retired after working 18 years.

James was preceded in death by his parents James Thomas Jones and Frances LaVerne Wilkes Jones, and several Uncles and Aunts.

James is survived by three sons: Eddarious Jones (Kandace) of Greenville, North Carolina, James L. Jones, Jr. (Kayla) of Goldsboro, North Carolina, and Isaiah Jones of Raleigh, North Carolina; six grandchildren, Jayden Jones, Christian Jones, Logan Jones, and Jordynn Jones of Greenville, North Carolina, Morgan Jones and Jordin Jones of Goldsboro, North Carolina; three sisters Teresa Breland, Sharon Jones, and Yolonda Rowe (Eric); six nephews: Montie, Quen, Daniel, James Lee, Chris and Terence; two nieces: Danyelle (Donnell), Teri; a host of great nephews and nieces, uncles, aunts, other family and friends.

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Arrangements are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home at 805 Nash St. SE, Wilson, NC 27893.