James "Ed" Edward Jones

James “Ed” Edward Jones, 59, of Bellevue, passed away on October 9, 2024, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan.

He was born on July 18, 1965, to the late James Jones and Cheryl (nee Seltenright, formerly Jones) Burge in Battle Creek, Michigan. Ed grew up in Bellevue and was raised by his mother and stepfather, Johnnie Burge. He attended Bellevue High School. 

On August 29, 2009, Ed married Stacy Hayes at Charlton Park in Hastings, Michigan. 

Ed owned and operated First Choice Tree Service for over 30 years in Bellevue and the surrounding areas. He enjoyed doing anything that allowed him to be outdoors. Whether it was bass fishing, hunting for deer and target practice, or boating on any lake in Michigan, Ed loved it all. Ed was a semi-pro fisherman, traveling all over Michigan as well as Kentucky, and competing in the Southwest Division and Central Division.

Ed also loved to thrift and sell his finds on eBay. He had an eye for hidden treasure that he would bring home and fix up then sell. Ed was known to be a goofy guy who loved to crack jokes with anyone.

James is survived by his wife, Stacy; children Sonia (Bryce) Degris, Nikolas Hayes, Travis Jones, and Logan Hayes; grandchildren Keegan and Aubree Dolph; mother Cheryl Burge; sisters Leslie (Dennis) Sutfin, Dawn Johnson, Cindy (Hank) Siefke; brothers John (Maria) Burge and Jim (Sherri) Burge.

He was preceded in death by his father James Jones, and stepfather Johnnie Burge.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Kempf Family Funeral & Cremation Services, 723 US HWY 27 N, Marshall, Michigan. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Clarke Lawson officiating.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements were entrusted to Kempf Family Funeral & Cremation Services