Rev. James Davy Jones

Mr. James Davy Jones, affectionately known to his family and close friends as “Baby James” was born to Willie and Emma Rene Torry Jones in Indianola, Mississippi on October 27, 1948. Rev. Jones went home to rest in the arms of Our Heavenly Father at the age of 68 years on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at his home surrounded by the love of his life, “Baby Dot” and family members. Rev. Jones confessed Christ at a young age and spent his early years in Sunflower, MS. He received his formal education in the Sunflower County School District. He worked at Delta Brick and Tile in Indianola, MS and worked other jobs in Florida and St. Louis, MO. After moving to Saginaw, Michigan he was employed at Chevrolet Grey Iron Foundry-GM for 33.3 years and was a member of UAW Local 668. Rev. Jones was a leader among his peers, they trusted him to always make the right decisions and to fight for their rights. While employed with Grey Iron, he served as alternate and then the District Committeeman for 12 years. On February 18, 1984, Rev. Jones married Doris Reynolds, who in his own words, “Has been a very loving, devoted and charming wife by his side through many years”. After moving to Michigan, Rev. Jones became a faithful member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in 1983 under the leadership of Pastor Willie D. Hankins. James continued to be a faithful soldier for the Lord at Mt. Sinai where he served as President of the Gospel Choir, instructor of Bible School and the Mission Dept. After being ordained as a Deacon in July of 1998, he served as President of the Deacon Board. On May 7, 2006 Deacon Jones acknowledged his calling into the ministry. He continued to serve faithfully under Pastor Harris, and his present Pastor Chevez Marshall. Rev. Jones served as Secretary in the Saginaw Valley District Association and Vice-president of the Local Ministers Association. Rev. and Mrs. Jones enjoyed attending the Saginaw Valley Congress of Christian Education and the Wolverine State Congress of Christian Education Classes together. He had a special love for the “gorgeous” Ministers’ Wives and Widows. He was a very dedicated, hardworking, humble and kind hearted man of God. He was a wonderful provider to his wife and family, always encouraging one and all to dedicate their lives to God. He was also an avid gardener planting seeds in the soil and in our hearts and they all flourished. Leading his grandson, Cory to accept the Lord as his Savior was the joy of his life. His goal was to hear God say, “Well done”. Rev. James Davey Jones leaves to cherish his memory and life legacy, his loving and devoted wife of 33 years, Doris “Babydot” Jones of Saginaw; two daughters, Carese Cage of Grand Rapids, MI and Yumekia Jones-Minton of Indianola, MS; two sons, James (Marshay) Jones, Jr. and Cory Jones, Sr. both of Saginaw; 16 grandchildren, Tija Matthews, and India Cage both of Grand Rapids, MI, Sakita Jones, V’Deshion Jones and Yujaira Minton of Indianola, MS, Jemerel Jones of Horn Lake, MS, Cory Jones, Jr. of Saginaw, and Demetrius Thomas of Alabama, Darius Thomas of Oxford, MS, Nathan, Shay’Quin, Lamar, KiVell, Zaria, Za’Maya and E’Marion all of Saginaw; two great-grandchildren, Divario and Camari Matthews both of Grand Rapids, MI; his mother, Emma Rene Torry-Jones of Indianola, MS; six brothers, Willie Jones, Jr., Frank (Ophelia) Jones, Billy (Darlene) Jones, Sr. of Saginaw, MI and Eddie (Tabitha) Jones of Sunflower, MS, Roosevelt Jones of Battle Creek, MI and Lonnie (Sheila) Jones of Gadsden, AL; four aunts, Annie Mae Cusic of Battle Creek, MI, Ester Carter of St. Louis, MO, Lucy Smith of Saginaw, and Louise Reynolds of Fort Worth, TX; two uncles, Jerry Torry of St. Louis, MO and General Torry of Rockford, IL; in-laws, Alberta (Gerald) Palmer, Elizabeth Smith, Gary Noel and Share (Charles) Patrick all of Michigan and Linda Donald of Dayton, OH; godson, Billy Jones, Jr. of Saginaw; a host of other relatives, including special friends, Bob (Earnestine) Jones, Jimmy Truss, George Harris, Kossie McCaskey, Rev. Jodie (Patricia) Williams and Leon Voltz, a host of other friends. Rev. Jones was preceded in death by his father, Willie Jones, Sr.; son, Harold Cage II; sister, Lela Russell and a brother, Charlie Jones. Funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Wolverine State Baptist Headquarters, 615 South Jefferson Avenue. Pastor Chevez Marshall will officiate with interment at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, 7475 East Holland Road, Saginaw, MI. Friends may call at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 1210 North 8th Street, Saginaw, MI 48601 on Thursday from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. Family will be having a family hour from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Rev. James Davy Jones

October 27, 1948 - April 22, 2017