James A. "Jimmy" Jones, 56, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois went to be with the Lord at 10:35 A.M. on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at his residence in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Jimmy was born on Thursday, June 24, 1954 in Brookport, Illinois the son of Johney and Esther (Haynes) Jones. He married Donna Barnes on May 21, 1976 in Metropolis, Illinois. Surviving family members include his wife: Donna S. Jones of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; son: James David "Jimmy" Jones of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 2 brothers: Ronald "Butch" Jones and wife Sheila of Havana, Illinois and Johney "Jay" Jones and wife Shauna of Havana, Illinois; sister: Mary Sutton and husband Mike of Metropolis, Illinois; mother-in-law: Virginia Barnes of Metropolis, Illinois; 2 step sisters, several nieces and nephews, and his Beloved dog Oreo also survive; 4 special friends: Dale Mick of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Ed Soule of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Jack Bicanich of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Larry Roberts of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; a host of other friends also survive. His parents preceded him in death. Jimmy worked for All American Vending as a vendor. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. In his last few years of earthly life he spent much of his time serving the Lord and his church, volunteering for everything he could. He was a member of Waltonville Community Church, serving as the treasurer. He also volunteered for the Park Avenue Food Pantry and the Mt. Vernon Soup Kitchen. He was an enthusiastic Cubs fan. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Temple in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Temple in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Reverend Tim Reynolds will officiate. INTERMENT: Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Mt. Vernon Christian School and will be accepted at the funeral home, church or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.