James E. "Jimmy" Jones, age 99, passed away Friday at the Tennessee State Veterans Home. He was born in Smyrna on January 3, 1914 and at an early age moved to Murfreesboro where he spent the rest of his life. Mr. Jones was a son of the late Richmond and Anna Eliza Holloway Jones. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Carmine Taylor Jones, a sister Nell Jones Harris and two brothers Robert Dayton Jones and John Richmond Jones and a cousin Weakley W. Holloway. Visitation will be Monday from 11:00am until the time of funeral services beginning at 2:00pm at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Julian Goodpaster officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert A. Jones, Robert Harris, Pat Miller, Doug Miller, Belvie Jordan, Bobby Jones, Daryl Bussell and Ray Saliba. Honorary pallbearers will be Elders of North Boulevard Church of Christ and the retired Greyhound Bus Drivers. Survivors include nieces, Lailia Nell Jones Jordan and her husband Gene of Murfreesboro, Betty Ann Harris Saliba and her husband Ray of Atlanta; nephews, Robert Gray Harris and his wife Jean of Franklin, Robert Arnold Jones, Sr. and his wife Delores of Murfreesboro, Douglas Love Miller, Jr. and his wife Lolita of Franklin, William John Patton Miller and his wife Susan of Huntsville. He was the last living charter member of North Boulevard Church of Christ where he was active before his illness. Mr. Jones served in the United States Army from December 1943 to March 1946 with the 898th Field Artillery Battalion attached to the 75th Infantry Division in Belgium, Holland and Germany as an artillery forward observer and truck driver. He earned EAME theater ribbon with 3 bronze stars, a good conduct ribbon, victory medal, and he is a member of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor. Following the war he returned to work with the Greyhound Bus Co., retiring with a total of 35 years of service. His life was one of giving. He gave wise council, money, and most of all, his time to his church, many friends and family as they asked and needed it. He stated many times that "One of my most enjoyable things is helping others." He also enjoyed keeping his home at 1212 E. Main, immaculate and beautiful for 55 years. Thanks to the staff at the Tennessee State Veterans Home for their care, compassion, understanding and respect for him and his wishes during his stay the last four years. A special thank you to Hollie Groom Dearden, his dear friend and caregiver who has been his ray of hope and delight. Memorials may be made to the North Boulevard Church of Christ. An online guestbook is available for Mr. Jones at www.woodfinchapel.com