James C. Jones, 70, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church a graduate of Valley High School, the University of Louisville and received his masters from Western Ky. University. James was a teacher at Robert Frost Middle School before retiring to enjoy playing golf, a good cigar and reading. James is preceded in death by his loving parents, Lawrence and Flora Jones; three brothers, Carl, Clifford and Delbert and sister-in-law Ernestine. He is survived by two sisters, Delores T. Wilson, Ann Hopewell (Randy); brother, Lawrence “Larry” Jones (Brenda) and a host of many nieces nephews , great nieces and nephews. James maintained many lifelong friendships and will be sorely missed by family and friends alike. His funeral will be 2 pm Sunday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy. Visitation 3 pm to 8pm on Saturday and after 12 noon on Sunday. In lieu of flowers the family ask that expressions of sympathy may be made to his church at 900 Denmark St. Louisville, Ky. 40215.