Bobby Don Jones
September 8, 1947 ~ May 21, 2021
Bobby Don Jones, age 73, of Slocum, went to be with our loving Lord on Friday, the 21st day of May 2021. Mr. Jones was born on the 8th day of September 1947, in Palestine, Texas to parents Olan Marion Jones and Dorris Burkes Jones.
Mr. Jones was a farmer and rancher his entire life. He worked hard baling custom hay and was able to see the fruits of his labor. Mr. Jones enjoyed watching over his livestock and participating in rodeos. When not working on his ranch, he was cheering on the Houston Astros. Mr. Jones was a devoted member of Denson Springs Missionary Baptist Church and lived his life for the time the Lord would call him home.
Mr. Jones leaves behind his loving wife of 54 years, Jeanell Jones; daughter, Robin Welch and husband Jr. of Slocum; son, Roger Jones and wife Amy of Slocum; brother, Joe A. Jones; grandchildren, Justin Jones, Aaron Cox, Micah Shay Lumpkins, Jennifer Jones; and great-grandchildren, Jayci Jones, Josie Jones, Casen Prater and Hudson Jones. Mr. Jones is also survived by his niece, Amy L. Jones; nephew, Alan Jones; and additional family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Olan and Dorris Jones.
Friends are cordially invited to a memorial visitation with the family from six o'clock until eight o'clock in the evening on Friday, the 4th day of June 2021 at Rhone Funeral Home.
A graveside service to honorthe life ofBobby Jones is to be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon, on Saturday, the 5th day of June 2021 at Strong Memorial Cemetery in Slocum, Texas. Bro. Jamie Hogan and Bro. Michael Lumpkins will be officiating the service.
Memorial and cremation services for Bobby Jones are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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You will be missed and the advise you always gave us . JD sure loved you and me too! Till we meet againâ¤ï¸Family
Bobby Don, you hold a special place in my memory. I particularly remember when as 3rd graders, we were outside on the playground. You were playing with Elwin and Gene and I thought what a kind boy you were to all of us kids, and how cute you were with your big brown eyes and sweet smile. You reminded me of a little teddy bear. You stayed true to character throughout our years in school…everyone loved Bobby Don! Janelle is the lucky girl who won your heart. In our later years, I called you to find out if you knew anyone who I could hire to mow my pasture and the next thing I knew you were on your tractor in my field, refusing to take any pay, saying “Aw, it was nothing.” Yes, it was something–it showed me that I was right in 3rd grade. Your friends and family are so blessed from having you in our lives–for all times. We will see you again and joy in your presence. In Jesus, Jenny Mays Spear Cunningham