James was born in Roundup, Montana on November 18, 1969, to Gene and Cleota Jones. He spent his early years in Roundup and Belgrade, where he attended school. James married Angela Hasch on May 16, 1992 and together they had two children, Aaron and Daniel, the pride of James' life. James was a "jack of all trades" and for many years he used his plastering skills and construction knowledge in operating a handyman service in the Yellowstone Valley. He had an affinity for meeting people and the only strangers he ever met were the ones he hadn't introduced himself to yet! He was an avid hunter, master fisherman, a great cook and a wonderful care giver to his parents; James was a people person. James used his love to spread his love of God and his hope for the future. Left to cherish James' memory is his wife Angela; sons Aaron and Daniel; his parents; four brothers and two sisters as well as many extended family and a host of friends. A Memorial Service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 405 S. 36th West Billings on Monday July 1, 2013 at 11:00am.