James Howard Jones, 73, passed away January 23, 2014.

Mr. Jones, a native of Portsmouth, was a retired auto repair body man and was well known for his restorations.

Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Rose Mary Martinette Jones; four children, Bill Bryant and wife Karin, Michael Bryant and wife Kristyne, Natalie Galarza and husband Ismael, Casey Jones and wife Tara; 10 grandchildren, Sean, Katie, Angelo, David, Nicolas, Thomas, Ellie, Emily, Cole, Eva,…and one on the way; also his buddy's, Max and Boots. Also surviving is an aunt, Lucille Jones; and a cousin, Frank Roundy.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA. 23435. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 97, Smithfield, VA 23431; or Isle of Wight County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 80, Isle of Wight, VA 23397. Condolences may be registered at bakerfoster.com.