James “Jay” Edward Jones, age 84, of Gloucester, died at Riverside Walter Reed Convalescent Center on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Mr. Jones, a retired U.S. Army veteran, also retired from the Newport News Shipyard as a Security Officer. He loved traveling, camping, and being at home with his family. Great-grandson, Eric Dean Pratt, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Mildred “Millie”; daughter, Maurica Pratt; son, James Gregory Jones; grandson, Larry Dean Pratt Jr., and two great-grandchildren, Cody Aaron and Evan Bradley Pratt. The family received friends on Sunday, March 12, 2023, from 3-4 p.m. at Hogg Funeral Home. A graveside service with military honors was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023, in Rosewell Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home.