Marvin Jones

James Marvin Jones, 84, of Moore, SC, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Spartanburg Medical Center, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born November 29, 1934, in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late J. H. Jones Jr. and Della Elizabeth Thornton Jones. A U. S. Air Force veteran, Mr. Jones was a faithful member of Burnsview Baptist Church. He retired from Milliken & Company after 44 years of service and was also a member of Three Pines Country Club for over 30 years. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Patricia Ann Wilson Jones; children, Susan Jones of Piedmont, SC, Gordon Brooks (Shannon) of Woodruff, SC, Tammy Hester (Dennis) of Prosperity, SC, and Kenny Brooks of Taylors, SC; grandchildren, William Brooks, Emma-Kait Brooks, Dennis Hester, and Charlene Smith; sister, Elaine Smoak (Garland); brother, Bobby Gossett; sister-in-law, Rebecca Smith; mother-in-law, Maleen Crocker; and nieces, Cindy, Beanie, Robin, and Karen. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Tim Jones. A service honoring his memory will be conducted at 3:00 PM Friday, December 7, 2018, at Burnsview Baptist Church, by The Rev. Tim Huckaby. Visitation will follow the service. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908; or Burnsview Baptist Church, 9690 Reidville Road, Greer, SC 29651. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Marvin Jones please visit our Sympathy Store.