Age 78 of Pittsburgh, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, December 31, 2018 at his home. Son of the late Clabe and Houston Jones; loving husband of Patricia Jones; devoted father of Juan C. Jones and Jose (Carol Elaine) Jones; grandfather of eight; great-grandfather of four; brother of Lloyd (Cyerl) Jones and Carolyn Jones. James graduated from Westinghouse High School in 1958. He served in the US Air Force after graduation. James retired from City of Pittsburgh as a fire truck mechanic after 41 years and was an elder in  West Wilkinsburg Congregation. Services Private. Arrangements by ROSE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES.