James Thomas "Jimmy" Jones
June 22, 1971 ~ July 24, 2008
Services:
A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Paul Goodwin officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, July 28, 2008 from 5 - 8 PM with prayers being said at 7:00 PM.
James Thomas “Cheeseburger” Jones, 37, of Waldorf, MD died July 24, 2008 at his residence. Born June 22, 1971 in Cheverly, MD he was the son of Sandra V. Jones of Waldorf, MD and the late James L. Jones. He is also survived by his brother Tommy Houston of Port Republic, MD. Mr. Jones graduated from McDonough High School, Class of 1989 and was an avid drag racer and bowler. The family will receive friends in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home on Monday, July 28, 2008 from 5 – 8 PM with prayers being said at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Paul Goodwin officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Chris Hall, Joseph Wood, Jr., Jesse Pritchett, Joseph Pritchett, John Semiklose, Donny Urban, Steve Witherow, Matt Kerzic and George Jenifer. Honorary Pallbearers will be Chris Wilkinson, Robby Parlett, Jake Milstead, Wesley Washington, James Witter and Vernon Witter.
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“We can only imagine what you are going through, with the loss of Jimmy. Our prayers are with the family. We love you all!”
“With deepest sympathy to you and your family”
“We are sorry for your loss. He was always a fun loving person with a smile on his face. He will truly be missed. Our prayers are with your family.”
“I am deeply saddened to hear the loss of such a young and wonderful person. He truly was an angel while he was here with us. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Love to you all! ( Jennifer Anderson’s cousin in Morgantown, WV)”
“Jimmy will always be loved by us and everyone we know. He always knew how to make people smile and feel special. We are deeply saddened and sorry this beautiful life was taken too early! Our prayers are with the family and I know Jimmy will be watching over you.”
“After knowing Jimmy for almost 15 years, we just can’t believe he wont be around. We would like to extend our sympathies to his Mom and Brother and hope that you know Jimmy had a tremendous community of friends that will miss him just as much. To say this is a great shock and loss to us all is an understatement. RIP is peace Jimmy.”
“Aunt Sandy and Tommy, Our prayers are with you during this trying time. If there’s anything we can do please call. Jim and his Dad are together once again. Prayers to you all Love Sandy and Jimmy Littleford”
“”Jimmy touched so many of us with his charm,wit, humor, and good friendship. Thank you Sandy for rasing such a wonderful son, Our prayers are with you. We feel blessed for the times we spent with Jimmy, that greatly enriched ours lives for too short of a time. He will truly be missed by so many , We Loved Him So. Rob, Lynn & Chris Wilkinson”
“I am so sorry hear of your loss.”
“We are very saddened of the sudden loss of your beloved son Jimmy. His presence will be greatly missed. With deepest sympathy to you and your family.”
“Jimmy, You have been such a big part of mine and my families life for so long it is very hard to picture our lives without you. I know in my heart you knew how much Amy and I love you. Thank you so much for spending holidays, my kids birthdays and just going out with us. It will NEVER be the same without you. I love you bro.”
“Jimmy will be missed greatly. I was looking for him this passt weekend at MIR. My prayers are with the family and friends, Peace be with you all.”
“We can not even begin to express how we feel about losing Jimmy! He will be missed greatly! We are here for whatever you may need!”
“JJ has been a part of my life since he was 14 and I’m going to miss my “HONEY GLAZER”. My sympathy to you mom and your family.”
“We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Funny, outgoing and kind hearted. Few words to describe a good person who left us way too soon. With much respect and sympathy, my condolences go out to the family and friends who cared about Jimmy so much. A good life gone too soon.”
“I am very sorry for your loss and I am sadened to hear about this loss. “
“Jimmy will always and forever be in our hearts. We are truly saddened by this loss. Much love to your family. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of your son Jimmy, we will miss him.”
“Thoughts & prayers to the family. Jimmy always had a beautiful smile and kind words for everyone and will be missed by all that knew him. “
“My prayers are with the Jones family doing this difficult time. Jimmy will be missed.”
“I’m sorry about the loss of my friend Jimmy,although i haven’t seen him in years we bowled together and won first place many times as team members.My thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“My family sends out our deepest prayers for your family. I first meet Jimmy @ AMF in Waldorf,his smile will always remain with me.”
“I cannot find the words to express my condolences for the sudden death of Jimmy. My prayers are with you. you and Tommy have my deepest sympathy in your tragic loss. I will always remember Jimmy as a kind and sensitive young man.”
“We are very shocked & saddened to here the sudden loss of your wonderful son. He was a bright light to see & always the first to greet us when we raced MIR. He will be tremendous missed by us & so many others in the drag racing world. Our deepest sympathy to you & your family. What a winner he was! Rest in Peace “CHEESEBURGER””
“”Cheeze” Thanks for the awsome memories. You will be greatly missed…..RIP my friend. “
“Words cannot express the loss that we have all suffered. Our condolences go out to you Mrs. Jones, as well as the rest of his family and friends. We still cannot believe that this tragedy has happened to us. Why must God take all of the good ones so young? Jimmy, if you can read this, take care of your father up there as well as your mother down here, and know that you will be deeply missed. You will forever be in our hearts! We love you! “
“Dear Sandy, TOMMY AND All the Jones Family We want to send our deepest sympathy to all of you and can’t imagine your loss. Sandy I hope God gives you the strenth to see beyond your sorrow and helps you heal . Take comfort in knowing you are in so many peoples thoughts and prayers and now both of your Jimmy’s are in a far better place than all of us.Keep close all your wonderful memories and may God give you peace. Take care LOVE Wayne and Joan “
“I’m going to miss you 50 (fifty). My prayers go out to your family”
“Jimmy was a great friend and always fun to be around and put a smile on your face. He will be missed so much!!”
“Jimmy had a way to make everyone around him smile and laugh. He touched the lives of everyone who met him. Thank you for giving us the gift of his smile and humor, he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mandy and Matt Lloyd”
“My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family. RIP Jimmy, you will be missed. “
“IT WAS AN HONOR TO KNOW AND HANG OUT WITH JIMMY AS LONG AS WE DID. HE MADE THE RACE TRACK A HAPPIER PLACE. HE WILL BE TRUELY MISSED. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. “
“I am sorry to hear of your loss, but he will always be remembered for his smile and kind words. May God Bless.”
“Our prayers go out to the family. We have so many special memories with Jimmy. He was a great friend and so much fun to be around and joke with! One of the best racers and bowlers ever. We love and miss him so much! Team “W””
“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jimmy will be truly missed.”
“With deepest sympathy to you and your family.”
“We are saddened to hear of your loss. Although its been a few years since I’ve seen Jimmy he was a great person and always could make u laugh. He will be deeply missed.”
“My Friend,Brother and Partner in crime the person who had a major part in my life it will never never be the same without you my friend. I always told you I Loved You like my brother and I do and always will I miss you and give dad my love. your friend he need 20 dollar”
“I’m so sorry for your loss. Jimmy was a great man, he had a big heart and he will definitely be missed.”
“My prayers go out to your family. Jimmy will be missed as he had a special way of greeting me when we saw each other, which made me feel special, I will miss that.May god give you the strength to carry on in your time of sadness.”
“We are sharing your sorrow and offer our deepest sympathy. “
“Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of Jimmy’s family and friends. Jimmy will be missed but we know he is with his dad up above watching over all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Jimmy was and always will be a very special young man. He had a great zest for life and went for it Full Throttle. My heart goes out to you and your family at the sudden loss of such a bright and wonderful person. He will truly be missed by all.”
“We are all sorry for your loss.”
“We are deeply sadened by the news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. You will be missed at the racetrack. “
“Our thoughts are prayers are with all of Jimmy’s family. I feel blessed to have known Jimmy for the short time I did, Kevin though was able to know him so much longer and I know he is missing him dearly. You were a good friend to us and we are glad to be able to have memories of you all around us. We love you and miss you. “
“We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of “Cheeseburger”. He was a great man and loved by everyone. He will be truely missed. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.”
“Sorry for your loss. Jimmy will be greatly missed. He seemed to have a smile for everyone.”
“Our prayers are with you and your family during this horrific time. Jimmy was an amazing person. He always knew how to make people laugh. He will be deeply missed.”
“We are very sorry for your loss. Jimmy was a great person,who will truely be missed.”
“We all have been touched by Jimmy in one way or another over his short life. Jimmy was like no other – he could light up the room with his smile and laughter. He will truly be missed. Our prayers go out to the family.”
“We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Jimmy was such a great person and will truly be missed by everyone. Our thoughts and preyers are with you and your family.”
” It with my deepest sympathy that I extend my heartfelt condolences to the entire Jones family. Jimmy was a great friend and was always a lot of fun to be around. I can remember like yesterday when he graduated from that little S-10 pick-up to the 1967 Chevy II when he was bitten by the racing bug. I have many fun filled memories of nights in the garage with Jimmy and his Dad helping out and working on most of the cars he upgraded to thru the years to standing in the winner’s circle with him at a Presidents Cup Race. Jimmy, though you have left us now way too soon, you will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Rest in Peace my friend and God Speed! “
“Sandy, Tommy, and the entire Jones family, I usually can find the words to express my feelings, but it is becoming increasingly harder as my family members pass. Jimmy was so young, yet he lived such a blessed life, with so many wonderful, close, friends and a family that is the most loving and unselfish, that I know. He is with his father now, and we can only console oursleves with the wonderful memories that he enriched our lives with. Sandy, this seems too much for any one person to endure, but endure you must, as it is meant for you to continue and live your life, until you meet with your loved ones again. My heart is sad today, and it hurts to see my family go through yet another death but I know HE is there with us, and HE is the only one, who can help us through this time. I am far away in miles, but as close as a telephone call, if you need to talk. His many friends will be there for you too, I am sure, as they aren’t the type to just walk away, at a time when his family needs them. I love you and will continue to keep you in my thoughts and daily prayers. I will continue to call and check on you. Love, Auds”
“Cheeseburger, Thanks for being a good friend and cuz-in. I will always hold the fun that had growing up close to my heart. Until we meet again. Love and miss you. Robb”
“You never miss someone until its too late. Haven’t seen Jimmy in about 8-10 years. Thinking of him brings back great times of my early adulthood. Jimmy was a funny person that could always make you laugh. Your loss is all of ours. He was a good person”
“We are so sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. “
“Throughout the years, we have valued his friendship. We will greatly miss all of our laughs and friendly competition. We will always keep Jimmy’s memories held deeply within our hearts reminding us of how life should be lived. Jimmy will forever be in our hearts and memories Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With Love and Sympathy”
“I am so sorry for the loss and my heart goes out to the family. JJ was a great guy, when he could not get to the store on time I would bring parts home and meet him at the gas station and we would end up sitting there and talk and laugh about stuff hours. He was a likeable man with a great spirt about him. I will miss him. Just glad I can call him friend. GOD BLESS “
“We got to know Jimmy while racing with him over the years at MIR. He was such a strong competitor and nice person. Racing will not be the same without him. May you keep your memories of Jimmy alive. Our prayers are with your family and close friends. Jimmy and Betty Ryce”
“Jimmy will definately be missed!! He was always happy and always had a smile (except when I accidently took his bowling balls). The bowling alley will never be the same. Our prayers are with your family. May God help you through this difficult time. “
“To the Jones Family our thoughts & prayers go out to you. Jimmy was such a great guy and will dearly be missed.”
“My thoughts and prayers are extended to the family. It was always nice to see Jimmy at the track. His smile could brighten the day. I know he will truly be missed by all.”
“Words can’t express the loss of my friend (FAT-CAT).You’ll always be in our hearts and in our prayers.”
“Aunt Sandy and Tommy, my heart is heavy with the loss of Jimmy. Our family has had to endure so much loss in the past year. I hope you can find some solice in knowing that he is now with family who also loves him. You will always be in my thoughts. I love you guys!!!”
“Jimmy touched so many of us, i’ve known Jimmy for 11 years, from Bowling to Racing, The 3 years i worked on the Monza and his first two dragsters are some of the funniest times i have ever had in my life, Jimmy my friend you may be gone but you will never be forgotten, RIP my friend.”
“our hearts go out to the family jimmy, drive fast, live free”
“The last 7 years of our lives have been greatly blessed with knowing and loving Jimmy. There are no words that can express the sorrow that we are both feeling. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I am right here for you all when you need me. I LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH. RIP My Love…..You will always be my dream guy come true. April & Nicholas”
“Sandy, I’m sorry for “our” loss. We know they are both in heaven, racing and smiling. “
“Im so sorry to hear about Jimmy, He was a GREAT man loved by many including me, He always knew how to make ya laugh… but God needs angels too and this is the only way this makes since, He always be in my heart, my paryers and thought will be with you sandy..”
“SANDY & TOMMY I WAS SO SORRY AND SAD TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF LIL JIMMY YOU ALL ARE ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS ILOVE AND MISS YOU I WAS OUT OF TOWN BUT GLAD TO HEAR TODD WAS THERE. PLEASE IF YOU EVER WANT TO TALK TO ME PLEASE CALL ILOVE YOU BOTH YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.”
“I am so deeply sorry about the loss of a great human being.When I heard the news of Jimmy’s passing I was shocked because he was young and I didn’t know what to say….He would always have me laughing when I would see him in the Bowlng Alley and I admired the way he carried himself and the way he would bowl…..I will always remember u Jimmy Jones aka Fat Cat…U May B Gone But Not Forgotten…..”
“We have so many wonderful memories with Jimmy. (Our Baby Huey) Like every one of his family members and friends could sit around and share,laugh and cry. Our funniest, again as there were many, when our family nick named him Baby Huey. He looked at me and said what is that and I said with a smile a cartoon large baby duck in a diaper. He laughed with that special smile of his. We can’t imagine the track and our new hang out, Applebee’s without him. Both his father and he are going to be truly missed so much and our thoughts and prayers are with their family. Once again they both walk side by side. With Our Deepest Sympathy- Tom, Dorothy, Shannon, Dana and David Mako.”