James Jones

James “Jim” Jones, 77 of Mt. Ayr, formerly of Creston, IA entered eternal rest Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Clearview Home in Mt. Ayr, IA. Funeral services will be 6 PM, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center, 809 W. Montgomery Street, Creston, IA. Rev. Cindy Ripperger will officiate. Open visitation with the family receiving friends will be 4:30-5:30 PM Tuesday. Jim will be laid to rest at 3 PM, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in Graceland Cemetery, Creston, IA. Memorial contributions may be directed to First Presbyterian Church of Creston &/or the O’Riley Center of Creston, IA. Memories and condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

James Herbert Jones was born December 28, 1943 in Creston, the son of Herbert and Vera (Pridgen) Jones. Jim attended country school in Union County thru the 8th grade and graduated from Creston High School with the Class of 1962. Jim was united in marriage to Jeanne Riley on December 28, 1963. Two children were born to bless this union, Rod and Pam. The couple divorced and Jim was later married twice more.

James was employed by the Burlington Northern Railroad and worked many years as a Conductor. He was active for many years in the Railroad Union and the Creston Masonic Lodge. Jim was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Creston and a Car Club, even building his own Kit Car. He took many fishing trips with friends and always enjoyed a good game of cards.

Preceding James in death were his parents and grandparents. Jim is survived by his children: Rod Jones and Pam (Brian) Sobotka, both of Creston; a brother, William Jones of Cherokee, AL; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.