Robert Lee "Bob" Jones

JONES, Robert Lee "Bob," age 83, passed away on December 17, 2009. He was born January 19, 1926 in Amelia, Va. to Albert S. and Emma B. Jones. He was preceded in death by six brothers, three sisters; and son-in-law, John A. Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Virginia S. Jones; daughters, Judy J. Martin (David-Butch), Ginger J. McRady (Jim), Terry J. Johnson and Robbie J. Barden (Larry); grandchildren, Shelley M. Gillman (Gene), Hunter Barden, LeeAnn Johnson, Cody Barden and Caleb McRady; great-grandson, Sean Gillman; sisters, Gertrude J. Woods, Billy J. Smith and Josephine J. McMillin. He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews. Bob loved his family, friends, home, yard, and garden. After a 27-year career as the Amelia County Advisor, he retired in 1987 from Virginia Farm Bureau. He was a lifelong member of Pine Grove Presbyterian Church, a charter member of the Amelia Rescue Squad, a member of the Lions Club, American Legion, VFW, and a 50-year member of the Amelia Masonic Lodge 101. He was a Navy veteran of WWII, having served in the Pacific Theatre. Bob was a kind and generous man who will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be December 20 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home, 16409 Court St. in Amelia, where services will be held on December 21 at 11 a.m., with interment at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia, with military honors. Amelia Masonic Lodge 101 will conduct services at the funeral home on December 20 at 6 p.m. Contributions may be made to Pine Grove Presbyterian Church, c/o Larkin Moyer, 16140 Giles Road, Amelia, Va. 23002, or to a charity of your choice.



This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.