James "Jimbo" Jones

James "Jimbo" Jones, 71, of Fort Dodge, passed away Tuesday September 30 at home surrounded by his family.

There will be a visitation from 1:00 to 3:00 PM directly followed by a service on Saturday October 4, 2025 at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at North Lawn Cemetery.

James is survived by his wife, Rhonda, children Kylee (Tanner) Lundberg, Keegan (Kelsey) Jones, Mother, Marcella (Francis) Shipman, sister Jana Goddard, and many nieces and nephews. James is preceded in death by his father, James T. and his brother, John.

James Edward Jones was born on September 9, 1954 in Fort Dodge. He graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High in 1972. James and Rhonda were married in 1982 and the couple established their home in Palm Grove. James was employed by Sara Lee as a salesman and truck driver for over 20 years.

James always loved horses, spending his childhood going to horse shows and the sale barn with his father. For 25 years, he traveled around the state barrel racing with his beloved horse and best friend, Bandit.

He was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Iowa Hawkeyes. But most of all, he loved his children. In all the years, across several different sports, he never missed a game. He was the kids biggest fan, and he never passed up the chance to argue with an official. His presence will be deeply missed by his family and their friends.

Memorials may be left at the discretion of the family.