James R. Jones; 85; of Belle Vernon; went to be with the Lord on Wednesday; Aug. 19; 2009; in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. A son of the late James A. and Gladys M. Carrier Jones; he was born June 9; 1924; in Belle Vernon. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon; where he served as an elder and was on the property and finance committee; a life member of the North Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department; the Tri-County F & A M Lodge 643; the American Legion; Post 659; and served on the board of directors of the Belle Vernon Cemetery Association. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; he retired in 1982 from the Allenport Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Co. and served in the Army; armored artillery; during World War II. Jim was an avid sports fan and loved watching his grandchildren in their sports endeavors. Survivors include his wife; Mary Zuro Jones; with whom he would have celebrated 60 years of marriage on Aug. 20; 2009; one son and daughter-in-law; David B. and Joy K. Jones; of Rosslyn Farms; three grandchildren; Gregory David Jones; Colin Alexander Jones and Caroline Maria Jones; and one sister and brother-in-law; Muriel and Perry Sellman; of Perryopolis. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by a son; James L. Jones; on Aug. 30; 1975; and one brother; William (Van) Jones. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; 724-929-5300; www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com. Additional visitation will be from 12:30 until the time of services at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon with the Rev. Suzanne Currie officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.