Robert L. "Bob" Jones
1943 - 2024
Robert L. "Bob" Jones
1943 - 2024
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Bob was born on May 2, 1943, in Hardinsburg, Indiana, to the late Charles and Lucy Jones. He is survived by his loving wife Susan, and sons Dave and Jeff. Bob was also preceded in death by his brother Randal.
Bob proudly served in the US Navy from 1961 to 1965 aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard. After his military service, he pursued a career in management in the insurance industry, working at Montgomery Ward Insurance, General Casualty Companies, and retiring as Senior Vice President at Midwest Security Companies in Onalaska, Wisconsin. In retirement, he enjoyed working at various golf course pro shops in Naples and Ft Myers, in Florida.
Bob was a graduate of Paoli High School and attended Elmhurst College. He worshiped at Our Lady of Mercy in Aurora, Illinois.
Bob was known for his love of golf, attending car shows with his 2005 Thunderbird, and taking walks on the beach.
A visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 AM on Thursday, June 13, at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 701 S Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60504, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. Burial with military honors will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood Illinois at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob's memory can be made to Wounded Warriors.
Funeral Mass will be livestreamed at 10:30 at Our Lady of Mercy Church
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Nell A
June 12, 2024
Mr Jones is truly a gentleman- Always was gracious to me even though much of my time with him was when he was sick and tired. He was kind in word and gesture. And courteous in the small ways that make society into a beautiful culture in which a person can thrive: Asking about me, not focusing on himself. Employing humor even in his last days. Dressing as if he and others were worthy of looking a little better than exactly what might be convenient or comfortable to himself.
And he was faithful: to God, his family and his nation,
a sturdy presence even when he was leaving us.
May he rest in peace.
Laquilla delacy
June 11, 2024
I had the pleasure of taking care of Mr Robert Jones , he was such a sweetheart .he didn't have any girls so we both made myself his bonus daughter and he love it . For the time I had with him was a complete pleasure. He was there for me when I loss my dad . Very compassion and a stand up guy . My heart us truly broken but I know he's in a better place . Rest well Mr Jones.. love always DeLacy
Sharry Helms
June 9, 2024
My first memory of my cousin Robert was him lifting me up on his car when he was in full Navy uniform and had come home on leave and the whole family was having a picnic in the park.
Tom Harrington
June 7, 2024
At a car show with his really nice Mustang.
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Mary Ducaji
June 7, 2024
I´ll always remember Mr and Mrs Jones attending Christ the King´s Grandparents Tea. The students would get to invite their grandparents to the school for the day for treats and songs. It was usually a big event! Since both of my grandparents live in Pennsylvania, they usually were not able to make it. So we would invite our loving neighbors (the Jones) to the celebration! We were so happy that they could come and be our grandparents.
Mr. Jones was one of the most caring and amazing individuals that I have ever known. I loved him like he was my own grandfather. I will miss him and his smile and laugh, but he is now smiling down at us from Heaven. I know I will get to see him again someday
I love you Mr Jones.
Love,
Mary
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