Zoneboy
08-05-2012, 12:03 PM
Link (http://www.aberdeentimes.com/page92.html)
James “Jimmy” Jones who made the song “Handy Man” famous in 1960, died at the age of 82 in Aberdeen Thursday August 2nd. The Birmingham Alabama native had a stunning career writing and performing R&B style music. There are several free down-loadable versions of his original hit online.
The song “Handy Man” was number three on the R&B charts and number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1960, becoming a million seller. It was remade and made famous as a hit all over again by legendary singer James Taylor in 1977.
Mr Jones is survived by his wife, Mattie Jones, two daughters Jennifer Jones and Jilliann Jones-Hendricks, a son James Jones Jr, four grandchildren, and a host of great grandchildren. Services are incomplete at this time Arrangements are being made by Purcell Funeral Home in Southern Pines.
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James “Jimmy” Jones who made the song “Handy Man” famous in 1960, died at the age of 82 in Aberdeen Thursday August 2nd. The Birmingham Alabama native had a stunning career writing and performing R&B style music. There are several free down-loadable versions of his original hit online.
The song “Handy Man” was number three on the R&B charts and number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1960, becoming a million seller. It was remade and made famous as a hit all over again by legendary singer James Taylor in 1977.
Mr Jones is survived by his wife, Mattie Jones, two daughters Jennifer Jones and Jilliann Jones-Hendricks, a son James Jones Jr, four grandchildren, and a host of great grandchildren. Services are incomplete at this time Arrangements are being made by Purcell Funeral Home in Southern Pines.
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