Mr. James W. Montgomery, Sr., age 84, of Jonesboro passed away April 28, 2020. Mr. Montgomery was a retired Air Traffic Controller, a veteran of the U. S. Air Force, a member of  the American Legion Post 258 and a member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his wife: Joyce S. Montgomery and son: James W. Montgomery, Jr. Surviving are his children: David L. Montgomery of Virginia., Joyce L. Wallace of Morrow, Debara L. Montgomery of Jonesboro and Michael R. Montgomery of Augusta, grandchildren: Erin L. Montgomery , Peter J. Montgomery, Kevin M. Medert, Monica R. (Brandon) Chason, Jillian P. Montgomery and Brian W. Wallace, great-grandchildren: Jack M. Chason, Asher J. Chason and Ellie Ruth Chason. A Private Service will be held for the family and interment will be at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Legion Post #258, 1480 American Legion Way, Jonesboro, GA 30236, phone 770-478-8046. Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Inc, Jonesboro/Stockbridge 770-210-2700 www.fordstewartfuneralhome.com