Barbara Watson Jones

Barbara Watson Jones LUBBOCK-Barbara Watson Jones, affectionately known as, Bobbie, Bobby, Auntie Barbara, Mommy Bob, Bessie Brown Eyes, Mama J., Bob N' Sheen, born on Aug. 20, in Parsons, KS, departed this life on Oct. 6, 2016, in Lubbock, Texas. Barbara was reared and educated in Arkansas City, KS. She was a graduate of Cowley County Community College and Wichita State University where she received her BS in Music Education. Barbara was a music educator in Coffeyville, KS; Arkansas City, KS, Chanute, KS and Atchison, KS. She spent the greatest part of her career as a teacher employed by the Lubbock Independent School District. She retired from her position in 2012. Barbara was loved by students and former students throughout the country. Barbara was married to Deacon James Jones of Levelland, Texas, where they resided. Barbara was a passionate devoted member of the Church of God in Christ serving in several leadership capacities in various music departments throughout the country. Most recently she was the Minister of Music for Texas Northwest Jurisdiction. Barbara is preceded in death by her mothers: Viola Watson and Thelmar P. Sourie; her fathers: Deacon William L Watson, and Robert Grayson; her grandmothers: Lovie Allmon Watson and Beulah Allmon; one brother: Bishop William H. Watson, II; four uncles; seven aunts; and one goddaughter. She leaves to mourn: her beloved husband, Deacon James Jones and his loving children, Charlene, Alma, Linda, Fallon, D.J., Willie B. James, Jr. and Frank Jones; sister: Ms. Marcia Redmond; sister-in-law: Mrs. Arneda Watson; brothers, Mr. Darwin Johnson, (Genetta), Mr. Robert Grayson, (Gwendolyn), Mr. Benjamin Sourie (Shellie); one uncle: Deacon Charles E. Watson, Sr. (Linda); two aunts: District Missionary Arceolla Fields (Harvey), and Mrs. Betty (Allmon) Willis; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Memorial service will be held Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, at 6 p.m. at Agape Temple C.O.G.I.C. Visitations will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Griffin Mortuary. Celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, at 10 a.m. at First Assembly of God in Arkansas City, KS. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery in Kansas.