Jesse Michael "Mike" Jones

Jesse Michael “Mike” Jones, 58, passed away at his home on June 5, 2026. Mike was born on January 24, 1968, to James Leonard Jones, Jr. and Mary Carnes Jones Ginn in Sylva, NC.

Mike was a 1986 Graduate of Sylva-Webster High School and received an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technologies from Southwestern Community College in Sylva in 1988. Mike was employed as an Electrical Technician by Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company and RJ Reynolds for 29 years prior to his death. Mike was preceded in death by his beloved son, Samuel Michael Jones; father, James Leonard Jones, Jr. and stepdad, Bob Ginn.

Surviving are his loving wife of 27 years, Brooke Taylor Jones; son, Nicholas Taylor Jones; mother, Mary Ginn; brother, Len Jones (Phyllis); and sister, Stephanie Ginn. Mike also leaves behind his best girl Frankie, the family French bulldog.

Mike was the best husband, father, son and brother and he will be missed every day.

A memorial service will be held at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, with Pastor Shane Cassida officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trellis Supportive Care. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com