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Larry and his identical twin brother, Harry, played football for Manual High School, winning the State Championship in 1948. At the University of Kentucky, the brothers received degrees in Chemical Engineering while playing football for Coach Bear Bryant for four years. They went on to coach for Bear Bryant, while receiving second degrees. Larry achieved many honors while at U of K, including being selected as an All-American football player, playing in the Sugar and Cotton Bowls and also lettering in Track and Baseball.
In 1961, Harry and Larry returned to Louisville, having been employed by Phillips Chemical, and founded Jones Plastics and Engineering Corp. Larry went on to found and develop a variety of successful businesses in the fields of restaurants, manufacturing and real estate.
Larry was a past president of Big Spring CC, a founding member of Valhalla CC and a member of Hurstbourne CC. He earned the distinguished Silver Beaver award for his service as President of The Lincoln Heritage Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He served on many boards, including as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Kentucky and as a director of National City Bank.
Larry was a scratch golfer, having won many club championships and other amateur tournaments in the Louisville area. He was also an expert skier, enjoyed time with family and friends in Snowmass, CO.
He was predeceased by his parents, Mabel and Earl Jones; and his son, Rick Jones.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Kristin; his children, Mike Jones (Suzie), Beth Jones, Rusty Jones, Ted Bonner (Lisa), Ann Frigon (Scott) and Leslie Ludwig (Ryan); his brother, D. Harry Jones (Nancy); and 10 grandchildren.
Visitation is 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2012, with a memorial service at 7 p.m. at Pearson's Funeral Home, 149 Breckinridge Lane.
Memorial gifts may be made to The Alzheimer's Association (alz.org) or the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Jones
Henry Stieneker
January 21, 2012
My deepest Sympathy to Larry's family and
His brother Harry. I have been away from
Kentucky for 20 Years but still keep in
touch with friend"s up there.
Hank Stieneker
January 17, 2012
Dear Kris...I'm so so sorry to hear of your loss. Life throws us a lot of curveballs and the loss of a loved one is among the worst. I'm so glad you and Larry had many fun times together. Thinking of you with love and sympathy. Susan and Gerry
Judy Mastracchio
January 17, 2012
Kris, Larry was larger than life in so many ways and filled a room with his personality. You are in my thoughts and prayers...xo Judy M.
Joan & Harvey Dondero
January 17, 2012
Kris and family,
We are shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to all of you and my prayers too.
Arthur Hendricks
January 17, 2012
My sincere condolences to Larry's family, even though I moved from Louisville many years ago. The Hendricks family has an old connection - my sister-in-law(Frankie Earls Hendricks) baby sat with Larry and Harry. Again, my condolences.
January 17, 2012
Kris,
We were so sorry to hear the sad news. We will remember Larry as the vibrant and fun-loving man that he was; a great guy and a good husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed by so many and our hearts go out to you and your family.
Jeanne and Scott Brown, Fairway, KS
January 16, 2012
Kris,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss and will keep you and the rest of your family in our prayers.
Jim and Vicki (Shade) Cosgrove
C'Allen and Stan Chauvin
January 16, 2012
We send our love and deepest sympathy to Larry's family. Wish that we were in Louisville to personally pay respects to this talented longtime friend.
edwynn burckle
January 16, 2012
Dear Kris and Harry so sorry to hear about Larry he will be missed by all i will remember him in my prayers.
January 16, 2012
Don and I wish to express our sympathy to all.. Our prayers will be with your families . I visualize Mabel meeting him in a blue ultra suede suit
Peggy and Don Duane
Carol Westerman
January 16, 2012
Dear Harry, Nancy, and all the Jones Boys, Please accept my sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
January 16, 2012
So sorry to hear about Larry's passing.
Along with brother Harry, my childhood
heros and respected role models for many. God has truly blessed us with the entire Jones family. Bob Charmoli
January 16, 2012
Martha and I are so sorry. We pass along our deepest sympathy to the Jones families. May God bless each of you during this time. We will pray for strength and healing...
Lee and Martha Hamilton
January 15, 2012
Kris, Harry and families we read with sorrow of Larry's passing. He loved life and made major contributions in many endeavors always in good spirit and love for his fellow man. Our memories are many and our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Leonard and Ruby Jo Hardin
joAnn & denis Fleming
January 15, 2012
To Mike & Rusty, we are sorry about your dad. He was a great man and we loved knowing him. Our blessings and love to you. JoAnn&Denis Fleming
Blanche Kitchen
January 15, 2012
Kris, Mike & Suzie, Rusty, Beth, Annie, Ted, and Leslie. I'm sorry I'm not able to be in Louisville and be be with you all this weekend, and tomorrow. I have so many wonderful memories of Larry. I even shoved him right in to a building when he was teaching me to ski 35 years or so ago. And, we quit smoking at the same time......... so many times. I'll miss him. My thoughts are prayers are with you all.
Bob Sr & Mary Jo Haner
January 15, 2012
Kris and Families,
We are deeply sadden by your loss of Larry as he was truly a solid friend,a competitive athlete and a pleasure to be around.Sorry we couldn't be there to personally express our deepest sympathy but rest assured our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sorrowful period.
As the saying goes""Hearts that mourn are so very fragile...Please take care of yours."
Sincerely,
January 14, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Larry's and Harry;s families! All of us had many good times together many years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sue Hamilton Mahan
Ron Siers
January 14, 2012
So sorry to hear about Larry---Knew Larry from my LEOP days...My prayers are with his family during this difficult time...Will say a special prayer for Harry. Ron Siers
January 14, 2012
Sorry to be out of town,thoughts and prayers to Larry's family,Dan Ulmer
joni conti
January 14, 2012
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
joni conti
January 14, 2012
That was a very nice obituary. Rick is happy in Heaven with his dad.I will be praying for the family as you grieve the loss of a wonderful man.
January 14, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of Larrys' passing, and offer our condolences to the family.
Bill and Joan Seaton
Bill Conyer
January 14, 2012
Deepest regrets.
Peggy & Bill Conyer
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