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ROBERT JONES Obituary
Robert departed this life suddenly on May 19, 2016, with his beloved wife, Brenda, at his side. Although gone, he will never be forgotten by his many friends and his family.
Robert was born in Frankfort, Germany. He enjoyed reading, building models and classic rock music. He traveled a great deal in his life, first honorably serving in the Air Force and then spending years on a submarine in the Navy. He had a strong faith in God and we are sure he is at his side now. We are left with only the memories of his wicked, dry sense of humor, his booming laugh, big bear hugs and his love of family. He was the epitome of the saying "Still waters run deep" because he certainly did. He embraced life with joy but often felt left in the shadows, which was wrong because he shone brightly in his own quiet way. We hope he is stretched out in a hammock, sipping on a big glass of sweet tea and enjoying the newest Stephen King novel, at peace with himself and the world.
Robert was preceded in death by his father, Ramon Cary Jones, Sr.; and his older brother, Ramon Cary Jones, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Guill Jones; his mother and stepdad, Barbara Clemens and William Clemens; his sister, Vivian Diamond; his brother, Walter Jones. He leaves behind 6 children, John Paul Lankford, Darcy Jiminez, Keith Mottesheard, Lisa Ann Mottesheard, Kenneth Lankford and Alison Noble; 11 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by 2 stepbrothers, Lee Clemens and Bill Clemens.
There will be a memorial service at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 27th, at Colonial Heights Baptist Church, Colonial Heights, Va. It will be held in the children's auditorium and all friends and family are welcome to come celebrate his life.
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Nick Nichols
June 8, 2016
To the Jones Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Bob's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Bob will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.
STS2(SS) Robert A. Jones
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain
May 28, 2016
No words can express how we feel for your loss , our prayers and thoughts are with you each and every day.
Randy & Diane
Ashley & Jarrett Davis
May 27, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about Bob. He was such a joy to be around. Always made me laugh. I am selfishly sad, but I know he is with his heavenly father now. We are not able to attend the service, but please know we are praying for you and the family. Love you much.
Bill Dixon
May 26, 2016
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Roberts passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Robert's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. - 2 Thess 3:16.
Robert Allen Jones STS2(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
His record is now posted online in the Eternal Patrol file on the USSVI website.
Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Jones Family
May 25, 2016
Brenda and family I'm so sorry for your loss. I have nothing but good memories of Bobby, and what I will remember most about him was his sense of humor when we would see each other at family reunions. May he R.I.P.
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