James Franklin "Jimmy" Jones, 81 of Canton, passed away, Monday, October 24, 2022, in Cumming, Georgia.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 27th at Darby Funeral Home from 11am to 2pm. The funeral will follow the visitation at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Macedonia Memorial Park.
Jimmy was born in Eufala, Alabama to the late Joseph and Myrtle Jones. He served in the Alabama Army National Guard. He retired from the Fulton County Police Department. During his career, he graduated from the FBI National Academy – Session 109 on June 16, 1977, representing his department. Jimmy enjoyed traveling, fishing, hunting, boating, gardening and most anything outdoors. He also had a passion for growing Japanese Maple Trees.
He was preceded in death by his beautiful daughter, Lisa Hause, his Aunt Ruth, and his sister, Nancy Howell. He is survived by:
Wife – Carol Jones of Canton, GA.
Son – Carson (Kristin) Jones of Cumming, GA.
Son – Greg (Stacy) Jones of Cumming, GA.
Son – Tim (Lee Ann) Jones of Awendaw, SC.
Grandchildren – Cullen Hause, Emily Ward, Stephanie Donald, Shelby Jones, Gregory Jones, Zachary Jones, Anslee Jones, and Sam Jones
Great-Grandchildren – Vera Ward and Zane Jones
The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Jones family.