[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 67 (Thursday, May 19, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1015]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN MEMORY OF OFFICER JAMES DANIEL JONES

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 18, 2005

  Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I pay tribute 
today to the life of James Daniel Jones. James was a man of great 
integrity and character, who honorably served both his country and his 
community.
  James passed away on May 10, 2005 at the age of 75. He was born in 
Minden, Louisiana, but in 1957 made his home in Barstow, California, 
where he resided until his passing. James married Louvern Redwell in 
1953, and they had seven children, including my good friend Brian 
Jones.
  James honorably served our country throughout his life. He was 
drafted into the United States Army in 1951 and served for 2 years and 
was honorably discharged. He went on to spend 32 years as a civil 
employee of the U.S. Marine Corps.
  In addition to serving his country, James also served the people of 
his community. He volunteered at the Mojave Valley Senior Citizen 
Center and provided transportation for the sick and the elderly. He 
also was active in the lives of the youth in the community, as an East 
Barstow Little League coach. He also had a deep relationship with 
Christ, and was an active member of the Union Missionary Baptist 
Church.
  James was preceded in death by his parents, Eli and Freelove Jones; 
his brother, Andrew Jones; and his three sisters, Donnie Jones, Lorean 
Stewart and Ella Mae Andrews.
  He is survived by his beloved and dear wife of 52 years, Louvern 
Jones; his sister, Mary Helen Smith; his brother, Eddie Jones; and his 
seven children, Loretta Johnson, Shirley Sherrod, Donny Jones, Donie 
Elliott, Jennifer Jones-Scott, Vivian Brooks and Brian Jones. He is 
also survived by twelve grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and 
many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
  Mr. Speaker, today I am proud to pay tribute to James Jones, a man 
who improved the lives of those he knew. James will be missed by many 
in his community, but he will certainly not be forgotten. He leaves 
behind him a legacy of caring and compassion, of unselfish dedication 
to his community and his country.

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