James Alton Jones

On the evening of Saturday, May 10, 2025, the angel of the Lord called home our beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend, James Alton Jones, to his heavenly rest.

James was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on October 7, 1963, to the late Ashley Allen Jones, Sr., and Lucille Brown Jones. He attended Norfolk Public Schools and was employed for many years at Stanley Home Furnishings Inc.

Affectionately known as “Ooshey” by family and friends, James was a loving and protective Man, full of humor and heart. He was a caring father, a wonderful brother, and a supportive friend. Known for his sharp wit and playful spirit, Ooshey always had a joke at the ready. His sense of humor brought light to every room he entered. Though he has left this earthly life, his memory lives on through the many lives he touched. His legendary stories, laughter, and love will never be forgotten.

James was preceded in death by his two brothers, Ashley A. Jones, Jr., and Gary A. Jones. His legacy of laughter and love will live on in each of us.

He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters, Jamie and Jameka Steven; four siblings, his sisters, Joyce E. Sharp and Bridget D. Jones; brother, Shirley E. Jones, known as “Jay” (Sonya) Jones, SherRon R. Jones, and Allen Brown; five grandchildren, Jazihya Stevens, Donyae Stevens, Javeair Gore Stevens, Jamirra Stevens, and Taedon Carter; a special friend, Delcine Durham; nieces and nephews – Marcel Jones, the late Dannette Garland, SherRon D. Jones, Danielle Timmon, Troy Philpot Jr, Shaniqua Moore, Teyonia Philpot, Ashley Kelley, Keyonia Jones, and Reyghan Jones; and a host of extended family and friends.