Jimmie Jones Jr., aka “Baby Jr.”, was born on December 20, 1937 to the late Jimmie and Jessie Jones of New Castle, Alabama.  He confessed Christ and was a member of First Apostolic Church and served as a member of the senior choir.  He also drove the church bus for many years.

He worked as a construction worker for many years and retired from Metropolitan Housing in 2006.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jessie B. Watson; sister, Marian Vickers and Sarah Vansant.

His memory will be cherished by his devoted wife of 65 years, Emogene Jones; his children, Rose Marie (John E.) Smith, Jimmie Jones III and Patricia (Aaron) Wimberly; eight grandchildren, John D. (Melinda) Smith, Jermaine P. Smith, Jessie M. Smith, Jeremiah Smith, Jamell Jones, Shalicia Jones, Patrice Mack, and Paul Mack; 16 great-grandchildren, Olivia R. Smith, Lidia F. Smith, Sophie K. Smith, Jermaine P. Smith Jr., Anaiyah N. Smith, Imani L. Smith, Savannah B. Peoples, Ava N. Smith, LeAna Jones, Jamelle Jones Jr., Makensie P. Jones, Mariah L. Jones, Ja’Ceyon E. Jones, Jayden Jones, MaKai Brooks, Kali Brooks; brother, James Edward (Mary L.) Jones; as well as a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends.