James E. Jones, 81, of North Catasauqua, died Dec. 1, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the husband of Janice (Gerhard) Jones for 34 years.

Born in North Catasauqua, he was a son of the late Roland and Hortense (Brungard) Jones.

He was in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban missile crisis and was stationed on the USS Kretchmer.

He retired from Mack Trucks after many years of service. He was a self-taught contractor and built more than 150 homes in Catasauqua, North Catasauqua and Northampton boroughs.

He was recognized by Catasauqua American Legion Post 215 for more than 55 years of continuous membership.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Joseph and wife Tina; two daughters, Amy Huselton and husband Brett and Maryjo Miller; six grandchildren, Brady and Aubrie Huselton, Jayden and Kiera, Austin and wife Hikaru and Lindsey Miller; a great-granddaughter; a brother; and a sister.

He was predeceased by a son, Robert J.

Contributions may be made to Catasauqua American Legion Post 215, 330 Second St., Catasauqua, 18032.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua.