Mr. James Junior Jones (Jay), 60, of Maxton, North Carolina was born on September 16, 1965, and departed this life on Tuesday December 09, 2025, at New Hanover Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his parents: Mr. Dovernell and Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Jones; one brother, Mr. Nathan Jones.

He leaves to cherish his memories his spouse: Ms. Patty Locklear, one daughter, Ms. Taylor Jones (Michael) one son, Mr. Ridge Locklear, one sister, Ms. Ruth Ann Moreno (Jerry), one brother, Mr. Kevin Jones, one niece Ms. Jessica Moreno, special niece, Ms. Jessie Moreno, three nephews, Mr. Nathan (Jab) Jones, Mr. Lucas Jones, Mr. Zachary Didier, four grandchildren: Mr. Tylon Locklear (Bug), Ms. Taylee Locklear, Ms. Talayah Locklear and Axton Smid and a host of other relatives and friends.