Jimmy Carroll Jones

Obituary Jimmy Carroll Jones, age 71, of Mosheim, passed away Saturday morning at his home.He was born March 21, 1949. He attended Mohawk, McDonald, and was in the first graduating class of West Greene High School. He developed a love for sports in his early years and this could be seen on the basketball court both at WGHS and Lincoln Memorial University. Following his playing years, he became an outstanding coach at St. James, Mosheim, West Greene and Morristown East. He received Coach of the Year numerous times. A great honor was bestowed upon him by the naming of WGHS gym, The Jimmy Jones Gymnasium. He played over and over the games he coached and had wonderful memories of his players. He was also an outstanding softball player, having traveled all over the nation winning tournaments. Following his playing years, he became an outstanding coach and teacher at St. James, Mosheim, West Greene and Morristown East. He also taught at Morristown West and was principal at St. James and the Educational Center.Jimmy attended Sunrise and Brown Springs Baptist Churches and in more recent years became a member of Mosheim United Methodist Church. His faith remained strong through all his years with Parkinsonism. He never once said poor me, but he struggled with strength and faith.He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Charlene Jones; a daughter Chastity Jones (Ron) of Greeneville; Two step Children: Brad Easterly(Susan) of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Lindsay Tweed(Jason) of Greeneville; Six grandchildren: Christopher, Blake, Parker, and Willow of Greeneville and Will and Ella of Mt. Pleasant, SC; brother and his wife: Roger and Yhona Jones of Lenoir City; A niece: Julia Braham(Michael) and their son Cash of Knoxville. He is also survived by close friends, Glenn Morefield and Clark Justis (who were like brothers), Mary and Buddy Tweed, Linda Easterly, Eldon and Vera Ann Myers, his church family and West Hills neighbors, his ball players and fellow educators. Thanks to Dr. Andy Roberts and Amedisys Home Health for their loving care. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Marie Jones; His grandparents: Robert and Lucy Jones and Walter and Cora Brooks.There will be a private grave side service at Sunrise Baptist Church Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date due to the virus. Rev. James Brooks, Rev Ricky Clowers, and Rev. Richard Long will officiate.Doughty-Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jimmy Carroll Jones, please visit our floral store.Read Obituary