James Edward Jones

Jim Jones, 65, went Home to be with Jesus on February 17, 2012. After graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1969, his professional career was spent as a teacher, coach, and administrator in the WSFC Schools for 33 years. He also earned a Masters degree from NC A&T. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Corene Jones. Jim's wife of 40 years, Eleanor, passed away in 2016.  She was a graduate of Wingate College and UNC Chapel Hill. Her professional years were spent teaching in various roles in the WSFC school system and her retirement years were spent volunteering at Storehouse for Jesus in Davie County. They are survived by their sons Chris (Jen) and David (Kelly). Jim and Eleanor have five grandchildren: Gracie, Isaiah, Mia, Jackson and Eli. He is also survived by his brother, Alvin Jones (Alethea) and sister, Barbara Jones, both of Iron Station, NC. They were members of Calvary Baptist Church.

Go Tarheels!

Dreams Come True

The Legends - 2000 - 2011

For many years Jim invited his brother Alvin and his college roommate Keith for a golf outing at the The Legends. Jim's sons Chris and David along with Alvin's sons and Keith made up most of the group. Jim invited a couple of friends along to round out the gang into foursomes. Play was always at The Legends with three marvelous courses - Heathland, Moorland, and Parkland

Founders and Crew 2011

Left-Right: Dale Mathis, Rich Crim, Jim Johnson, Unknown, Brent Koval, Al Van Noy, Alvin Jones, David Jones, Jeff Jones, Dustin, Keith, Dan Rath, Chris Jones, Joe White, Jim Jones, Johnny Jones