Robert Dean Jones' Obituary
Decatur – Robert Dean Jones, Sr., 72, of Decatur, IL, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Robert “Bob” was born to Thomas and Elizabeth Jones in Coffeen, IL. He retired from Wagner Castings Company after working there almost 35 years. His hobbies included coin collecting, watching old western movies and baseball games.
Bob had a kind and generous heart. He opened his home to family and friends and welcomed all. He loved spending time with family and friends and was looking forward to welcoming his first great grandbaby this coming spring.
Surviving is his daughter, Beth Jones of Blue Mound, IL; sons: Robert (Dawn) Jones, Jr, of Decatur and Ronald (Macey) Jones of St. Joseph, IL; sister, Barbara Jones of Decatur; brother, Ronald L. Jones of Decatur; many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Donald and Thomas Jones and sister Ann Jones.
Bob was a good man with a gentle sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.
Funeral service will be held at 11 am Monday, October 1, 2018, at the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home; visitation will begin at 10 am. Burial will follow in Old Stonington Cemetery, Stonington, IL. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or American Lung Association.
Condolences and memories may be shared with Bob’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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