Robert "Bobby" William Jones, age 71 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Born October 3, 1939 in Jenkins, Kentucky, he was the son of the late James Franklin Jones and Helen Houchin Jones. One brother, Harold Jones and two sisters, Janice Rose and Sandra Carroll also preceded him in death.
Mr. Jones was retired from the United States Postal Service with 40 years of service with perfect attendance. He was a member of the Army National Guard for 13 years.
He was a past marathon runner having run in the Boston Marathon in 1981. Bobby was an avid political enthusiast and had many published articles. He was a proud American holding in great regard his love for God, family and country.
Surviving-
His wife of 47 years- Darlene N. Jones-Pulaski,
Children-
Elizabeth "Beth" Landreth and husband, Clifford-Willis,
Carol Zimmerman and husband, Chuck –Pulaski,
Michael Jones-Pulaski.
Eight Grandchildren-
Matthew Hurst, Rachel Landreth, Holly Landreth, Josh Landreth, Sarah Boswell, Aaron Boswell,
Noah Zimmerman and Chuckie Zimmerman,
Brother-
Larry Neal Jones and wife, Cindy – Waynesboro,
Sisters-
Patricia Shifflet and husband, Victor- Waynesboro,
Lana Vaughn-Pulaski.
Funeral services will be held Saturday 2:00 p.m. in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski with Pastor Ricky Freeman officiating.
Interment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service at Bower Funeral Home.
To send messages of condolence to the family, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com
Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the Jones family.