Robert "Bob" Jones
October 1, 1945 ~ February 14, 2018
Robert “Bob” H. Jones
72, of Mooresville, passed away February 14, 2018 in the Richard L. Roudebush VA Hospital in Indianapolis, after a courageous battle against cancer. Bob was born on October 1, 1945 in Garrard, Kentucky to the late Harold and Ollie Tracy Jones. As a young child, Bob moved to Indiana with his family.
Bob was a veteran of the US Army serving during Vietnam War. After service, he returned to work for Eli Lilly and Co for 29 years, retiring in 1997. After retiring, he went on to pursue his dream of becoming a police officer, completing the Reserve Basic Law Enforcement Academy of Johnson County. He served with the Morgan County Sheriff Reserve Department, worked at the Morgan County Courthouse and proudly received his retirement shield from Monrovia Police Department.
He was a member of The First United Methodist Church in Mooresville, VFW Post 103, American Legion Post 103 and the Mooresville Lions Club. Bob loved people and never met a stranger. He enjoyed annual fishing trips with longtime friends. He could frequently be found at area restaurants, talking and laughing with everyone. His nickname was “Smiling Bob Jones”. It is that wonderful smile that will live on in the memories of those who loved him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother; Lawrence Hibbard and brother-in-law Larry Spears.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years; Katherine (Barnett) Jones, son; Robert Paul (Beth) Jones, daughter; Amber Dawn (Andrew) Lucas, brothers and sisters; Nellie (Don) Sovern, Louren (Irma) Jones, Mary Spears, Larry Cochran, Tommy Cochran, grandchildren; Zachary, Mackenzie, Alyssa, Ian, Eliza, many nieces and nephews. Special friends he considered family: Tracy Huynh, Tran Vo and all of their families.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 2-6pm at Carlisle- Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00am in the funeral home. Graveside services will be private and he will be laid to rest in Beech Grove Cemetery, Muncie, IN.
Donations can be made to the Richard L Roudebush VA Hospital of Indianapolis.
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Bob was the best!!! My foster kids loved him so much. Lots of good memories at the Monrovia Foitbal games.RIP my friend.
After Bob was created they broke the mold. There will never be another person like him and I will miss him for the rest of my life. Rest in Peace my friend and brother until we meet again.
Mike
I will miss Bob it was a pleasure to work with him at courthouse he was a great man and friend enjoyed talking to him
I have so many find memories of Bob! While working for attorneys in Martinsville, Bob was always the highlight of my day when going to the courthouse. He always had a smile and we would spend so much time trading stories and jokes. Later in life, he would always greet me with a big hug no matter where we saw each other … even in the elevator at the VA Hospital. He is a true gentleman and will be missed so much ߒ˜ I’m keeping his wife and loved ones in my heart and prayers… Rest In Heaven, dear sweet friend.
I know Bob from my dad being a cop in Monrovia he was a very sweet man prayers to the family … now he is in heaven with my father Delbert Galloway
There are no words to express the sadness I feel. Bob never met a stranger, always helped when he could, ALWAYS wore a smile, and kindness was his norm. He was the first person to greet Stan and me when we moved to Mooresville just 2 doors down in ‘93. He set the standard for “good neighbor.” That he touched so many lives and will be greatly missed by so many is evidence of a life well lived. Kathy and Rob you’ll remain in my prayers. Cherish your memories.
Ruthie Grezlik
was lit in memory of Robert “Bob” Jones
I remember when he came in to the pancake house. He would always ask to sit in my section and I would wait on him. Your truly are going to be missed! R.I.P Bob!
Kathy, I feel I know Bob from all the years spent “discussing” our spouses. Love endures.
Bob was a guardian angel to so many people.
Wherever he went he was helping someone and always doing it with a smile. He made life better for everyone with his happy attitude. He will be greatly missed.
Larry & Belinda Doty
Ann Brown
Cindy Noel
Bob will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He was a good man. My prayers and thoughts go out to his wife and family. What a tragic loss.
Thoughts and prayers to the family. Bob will be missed by many and I’ll always remember his smile. It didn’t matter where we met, he always took time out of his day to say hello and ask how I was getting along. Good man with a huge heart!
I met Bob several years ago at the Junction under 21 club.He kept all of us kids in check.Bob would always great you with a smile
Oh my goodness he was such a wonderful and very generous man. No matter the mood you you were in or how bad your day could be, once you seen Bob he made sure everything was great. Prayers for all of his family and friends, he will definitely be missed.
Dearest Kathy and Family,
My heartfelt condolences. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Nan Tucker
So very sorry for your loss, and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. I meant Bob through my Husband (Billy Burnette), and I know they had a great friendship. Really sorry to hear about his passing. Pray for strength for you and your family and pray for God to give you all comfort!!
ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY