James F. Jones, 92, died Saturday, November 3, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Adelaide (Carvalho) Jones.
Born in Tiverton, RI, son of the late Edward E. and Alice (Tripp) Jones, he had lived in Fairhaven for most of his life. A veteran of WWII, he served his country in the United States Army. Prior to retirement, he was a truck driver for Cumberland Farms for over 40 years. Mr. Jones enjoyed mowing lawns, cutting wood and riding his motorcycle.
Survivors include 3 sons: J. Ronald Jones of New Bedford, Robert E. Jones of Acushnet and his fiancé Susan McCombe and Edward E. Jones of FL; a daughter: Linda L. Bermann and her husband David of CA; a brother: Frederick Jones of TX; a sister: Marion Milligan of Westport; his former wife: Joanie Jones New Bedford; a step-son: Andrew Mendez of MN; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was father of the late Betty L. Jones and brother of the late Edward, Jr., John and Wilfred Jones, Helen Albert, Ruth Wilcox, Sarah Swindell, Barbara Jones and Alice Barnes.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the Potter Funeral Home at 10 AM.
Calling hours Monday 5-8 PM.
Interment in Pleasant View Cemetery, Tiverton, RI.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: United Spinal Association. www.unitedspinal.org.