James Emerson Jones, Jr

January 2, 1936 - March 7, 2008

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James "Jimmie" Emerson Jones, Jr., 72, husband of Nancy Stuhr Jones, died Friday, March 07, 2008 at his residence. Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late James E. Jones, Sr., and Elizabeth Bradley Jones Bentley. Mr. Jones was self-employed in the commercial real estate and development business for many years in Greenville and formerly an independent land man in oil in Midland, TX from 1961 to 1967. He was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he served as chairman of the Day School Committee, Church Council, usher, Communion Minister for shut-ins, and Lay assistant. He was a 1954 graduate of Greenville High and a 1958 graduate of The Citadel and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He attended Stetson University College of Law. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration from The Citadel. He was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by Governor Jim Hodges. An Emeritus member of The Citadel Board of Visitors, he was a member for 18 years, serving as its chairman from 1992 to 1997. He was a life member of the Greenville Technical College Foundation Board where he was chairman in 1999, served two terms on the Goodwill Board, and was a member of the AAA Carolinas Board where he was chairman in 2006. A lifelong member of the YMCA, he served on the Cleveland Street and Metropolitan YMCA Boards and as chair of the Camp Greenville Board. Mr. Jones was a graduate of Leadership Greenville, Class II, past president of the North Greenville Rotary Club, past president of Goodwill Industries of Upper South Carolina, and Chairman of the Board of Adjustments for the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Planning Commission. He was also a member of the Poinsett Club. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a daughter, Bradley Jones Mitchell and husband Robert of Irmo; a son, James Bentley Jones and wife Sidney Breazeale Jones of Charleston; and grandchildren Price, Brad and Justin Mitchell. He was predeceased by a sister, Bradley Jones Sams. Memorials may be made to The Citadel Brigadier Foundation, 171 Moultrie St., Charleston, SC 29409 and designated to the James E. Jones, Jr. Scholarship or Trinity Lutheran Church Capital Campaign, 421 N Main St., Greenville, SC 29601 or the American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615. Visitation will be held Monday, March 10, 2008 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. The family will be at the residence.

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As the anguish from the loss of a loved one still burns, take comfort in knowing that Jimmie now walks without the suffering of the body that was here. Our thoughts go out to the Jones family---especially Bentley and Sidney.

Having known Jimmie only briefly, I was struck by his integrity, Christian sensibility and great love for his family. I felt that he embodied the sense of a "true Southern gentleman". I am sorry that I didn't get to know him better and mourn his passing.

On behalf of the Dr. C.S. "Sam" Boland family, our deepest and heartfelt condolences go out to Nancy, Bradley, Bentley, and the entire Jones family. I do not know of any finer man or more genuinely caring person who has influenced me in my career & person

I just learned of Jimmie's passing from Goudy Miller who introduced me to Jimmie many years ago when i lived in Greenville only briefly. In the following years, I always inquired about Jimmie because I had found him to be among the nicest and most thought

With our deepeat sympathy to your family. Have know Jimmie since 1958 during our times at The Citadel. Jimmie always took care of our son Nick Jr.a 1987 graduate. May God bless you all. Ann & Nick Fleischmann class of 60'.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

My condolences to the Jones family. I can't remember if I ever met my cousin Jimmie, but I have always heard great things about him. God's peace and comfort to the family during this time of sorrow.

Lisa and I wish we could be there for the family and are thinking of you during this very difficult time. We need to try and stay in touch as family is so important. Uncle Bo will be very much missed and we wish you strength in these days ahead. Love

Mrs. Jones, Aunt Bradley and Famiy, Words can't say how sorry we are for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Jones was one of the most kind men we knew. We will always remember him. Love, Kyle and Kelly Cannon Psalm 23

Mrs. Jones, Aunt Bradley and Famiy, Words can't say how sorry we are for you loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Jones was one of the most kind men we knew. We will always remember him. Love, Kyle and Kelly Cannon Psalm 23

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that the family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Remember that God is your comfort and strength and He will give you peace.

Nancy, With many caring thoughts and deepest sympathy to you and your family. All of the Foster Care Review Board members are thinking of you during these difficult days. I know that with your great faith, you are walking with God and He will lead you to

Nancy & Bradley, I was sorry to learn in Charlotte this week of Jimmie's death. A great friend and great man. My thoughts are of you and your family during this time. George

We will carry our special memories of love and friendship from Jimmy for a lifetime. We hold you in our hearts Nancy. With love, Gene and Faye Todd

Our deepest sympathies go out to Nancy and the whole family. We had the privilege to be immediate next door neighbors to Jimmy and Nancy for the past 22 years. It was always fun to chat with them in the neighborhood as we tended our respective yards. We

Col James was such a kind man. As the Director of Protocol during the Shannon Faulkner years, even in times of great stress, he always had a kind word for me. My condolences to his family.

To Jimmie's Family: Having played handball with Jimmie for five yers at the Greenville YMCA, I have not met a nicer or more decent person than Jimmie. Please accept my sincere condolances. He will be missed by all. Don Fisher

Condolences to the family of my dear friend and classmate of 1958. We'll all miss him until we meet again. Don Batson

Nancy, We just read of Jim's death in the paper this afternoon and were both surprised and saddened. Our hearts go out to you and your family. The first moment we met you and Jim at the "Carriage House" we knew you were a special couple and really enj

To Nancy and Family, We just found out about Jimmie's passing and are very sad about this news. Please know that you are in are thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. The Trinity Lutheran Church family, as well as the other groups he wa

To the Jones Family- You are in in our thoughts and prayers during this trying time. We all wish love and comfort to you all.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Nancy,Bradley & Bentley: My sincere condolences on the death of your husband and father. I met Jim through my dear friend Bradley and and though I only saw him a few times, I felt I had known him most of my life. I know he will be missed not only by his f

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.