James "Jim" RO Jones

JAMES “JIM” RO JONES, 79 of Sidney, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 6:38 PM. Born on August 12, 1945, in Sidney, Ohio, he was the son of the late Gilson and Lizzie (Sumner) Jones.

Jim married Betty (Branscum) on April 18, 1992, who survives him. Also left to cherish his memory are his three daughters: Sarah (Mike) Mays, Elizabeth (Matt) Femia, both of Cincinnati, and Edie (Dan) Duran of Wood River, IL; stepson, Scott A. (Melannie) Woolley of Sidney; six siblings: Mary Turner, Jane (Dee) Wilson, Betty Morris, all of Sidney, Earnie (Peg) Jones of Waynesfield, Verdon Jones, and Glenna (Bud) Davis, both of Sidney; sisters-in-law, Loraine Jones of Sidney, and Judy Jones of Hillsboro; 14 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lola Woods, and three brothers: Oren, Bobby, and Arnold Jones.

Jim was a graduate of Sidney High School, class of 1964. He went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army as a Vietnam War Veteran from 1965 to 1968. After his military service, Jim dedicated over 40 years of his life to the Sidney Police Department, later serving as a Ranger. His work in law enforcement earned him great respect within the community. He was also an active member of New Life Church in Port Jefferson.

Funeral Services for Jim will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 10:30 AM at Cromes-Edwards Funeral Home, with Pastor Earnie Jones and Rev. Robert Branscum officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Point Cemetery in Pasco. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions to honor Jim may be made to Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cromesfh.com.