James Turney Jones
June 13, 1948 - August 30, 2020
James Turney Jones, age 72, of Obion, died Sunday, August 30 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was born June 13, 1948 in Union City, the son of Mildred (Palmer) Jones and the late Oliver Jones. He was a retired correctional officer at the Northwest TN Correction Center in Tiptonville, former mayor of Obion and a member of the Obion Church of Christ. He is survived by Diana Johnson of Obion, a son Steve and Shauna Jones of Obion, a brother Lynn Jones of Troy, a sister Melissa Blakley of Obion and two grandsons, Stone Jones of Murfreesboro, TN and Skyler Jones of Obion. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife Linda (Lanier) Jones. They married August 11, 1967. He was also preceded in death by a son Charles "Chuck" Jones. Rev. Bobby Williams will officiate at the graveside service at 2 PM on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Pallbearers will be Glenn Rudd, Jimmy Gwaltney, John Board, Jr., Richard Hood, Roy Albright and Robert Albright. Private family visitation will be from 1 until 1:45 PM at the funeral home.
James Turney Jones, age 72, of Obion, died Sunday, August 30 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was born June 13, 1948 in Union City, the son of Mildred (Palmer) Jones and the late Oliver Jones. He was a retired correctional officer... View Obituary & Service Information