Robert Jones
Robert Jones

Obituary of Robert Rockwell Jones

Major Jones, Robert "Bob", 95, of St. Petersburgh Florida passed away peacefully on January 29th at St. Anthony's Hospital. Born in Seattle Washington he spent many years traveling abroad as a child in a military family. He enlisted in the Airforce in 1945 after graduating high school in San Diego California.  He became a pilot in the U.S. Airforce traveling all over the world and eventually settled in St. Petersburgh Florida with his wife Athena Jones. He was a man of many talents who enjoyed golf, painting, photography, and computers to name a few. He enjoyed making jokes and making people laugh the most. He was a major part in his grandchildren’s lives. And a most loving companion to his special friend Marlene in his later years. He is preceded in death by his parents Colonel Henry and Felicia Jones, his wife Athena Jones, and son Michael. He is survived by his daughter and son in law, Carin and Francis Perry. His grandchildren Sadell, Matthew, and Casey Cornelius. His great grandchildren, Athan, Adrianna, Kamren, Zaiden, Camille, and Talia. Special Friend Marlene Hanks and blessed second family Mark and Susa Hanks and their two children Luke and Delaney. Bob’s memorial service will be held Wednesday February 8th at 4pm at Anderson McQueen funeral home MLK. Burial services 1:30 February 10th at Bushnell National Cemetery.

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Wednesday
8
February

Visitation

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Anderson-McQueen NESP
2201 Dr MLK Street N
Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States
727-822-3362
Wednesday
8
February

Funeral Service

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Anderson-McQueen NESP
2201 Dr MLK Street N
Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States
727-822-3362
Friday
10
February

Commital Service

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Friday, February 10, 2023
Florida National Cemetery
6502 SW 102nd Ave
Bushnell, Florida, United States
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