James Frederick Jones, age 73, of Kingston, passed away December 31, 2020 at his home. He was born on November 23, 1947 in Oak Ridge. James was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He loved fishing, collecting cookbooks, and hot and spicy foods. He truly enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. He is preceded in death by his parents: Clifford and Edna Jones; and grandmother: Hannah Napier. He is survived by his wife: Judy Jones; daughter: Marissa Orlowski (Terence) of Hoffman Estate, Illinois; grandchildren: Tarrel Jones, James Jones, and Isaiah Orlowski; great-grandchildren: Ariana Jones and Joseph Jones; brother: Chilton Cleveland of Indiana; sister: Tonya Nolan of Michigan; aunt: Laura Ann Jones; uncles: Harold Jones, McKinley Jones, Herbert Lee Jones; and several other nieces, nephews, and other extended family members and good friends. Cremation arrangements have been made and a private interment will be held at a later date. Evans Mortuary in Rockwood is serving the family.