James Arthur Jones

When peace like a river attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll,

Whatever my lot, THOU has taught me to say;

It is well, it is well with my soul.

The Jones Family officially announces; 

The Obsequies for 

Beloved

Mr. James Arthur Jones

With tremendous sorrow, we bow to the will of our Heavenly Father as we humbly announce the unforeseen, yet 

triumphant journey of our beloved Mr. James Arthur Jones.

This beloved jewel of God closed his eyes on this side of Jordon’s River and returned back to God's garden of peace. For we don’t weep as those who do not have hope,

but rejoice that he has now received his reward on March 2, 2024. We, the Bynes-Royall Funeral Home Family and Staff along with the Jones Family request your prayers at this time.

His beloved family would like to thank everyone for the various acts of kindness extended to them.

James A. Jones, 84, of Yulee, Florida, passed peacefully from this life on March 2, 2024, with his family by his side. James was born in Harlem, Georgia, to Arthur Levi and Beatrice Grant Jones. He moved to Fernandina Beach with his bride, Sandra Lucy McGovern Jones, in 1960, and has been a resident of Fernandina Beach and Yulee ever since.

James enjoyed working at Container Corporation of America, now West Rock, for 42 years as a millwright and machinist. Affectionately known as “Rattlesnake” to his friends and coworkers there, James left a legacy behind when he retired in 2002. His snakeskin boots, tough-as-nails reputation, and commitment to his craft are still widely remembered by the old timers who had the opportunity to work with him. After retiring, James spent much of his time indulging in his real passions, gardening and fishing.

James leaves behind his three daughters, Terri D. Gilmore (Richard Gilmore, deceased), Sherri D. Gilder (Jerry Gilder), and Erin N. Companion (Robert T. Companion), his five grandchildren, Richard (“Ricky”) Gilmore, Jr., Ashlyn Gilmore, Noah Gilder, Kayla Companion, and Caden Companion, his sister, Geraldine Nau (Robert Nau), his brother Barry Wayne Jones, and numerous nieces, nephews, and great grandchildren. James is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Sandra Lucy McGovern Jones, his parents, Arthur Levi and Beatrice Grant Jones, his sister, Betty Staples (Samuel Staples).

 Celebration of Life, Legacy and Spirit of 

Mr. James Arthur Jones

Mr. Jones lies in repose Wednesday March 6, 2024 (Family will receive friends from 6-8pm) at Green Pine Funeral Home, 96281 Green Pine Rd, Yulee, FL 32097

  Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Green Pine Cemetery, 96281 Green Pine Rd, Yulee, FL 32097

“FOR ME TO LIVE IS CHRIST………AND TO DIE IS GAIN”

Final care and Service of Compassion are being provided to the Jones Family, with Grace, Love, and Dignity by:

Historic Bynes-Royall Funeral Home Family and Staff

204 West Hall Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401 

Tel: 912-233-2175 ~ Fax: 912-234-9343

Mr. Alfred Mullice - Licensed Funeral Director 

Mr. Edward D. Musgrow - Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer 

Owned and Operated by the Bynes Family 

“A Ministry of Love, Comfort  and Prayer”

Florida Funeral Arrangements Are Entrusted to

Green Pine Funeral Home Cremations and Cemetery 

1-904-261-0876 or 1-904-261-3549

96281 Green Pine Road | Yulee, FL 32097 | Tel: 904-261-0876, 904-261-3549 | greenpinefuneral@aol.com

Mr. Wally Messer, Licensed Funeral Director - Business Partner

PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD, IS THE DEATH OF HIS SAINTS. PSALM 116

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