Robert E. “Bob” Jones 1936-2012

JONES MCINNESS UHL

Posted By: Connie Swearingen-Volunteer (email)
Date: 11/10/2012 at 01:51:47

Robert E. “Bob” Jones, son of Ocy D. and Mae L. (McInness) Jones, was born August 2, 1936 in Sioux City, Iowa. He entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in Smithland, Iowa at the age of 76.

Bob was reared in Westfield, Iowa and then the family moved to Hubbard, Nebraska. He attended high school in Hubbard and during this time he enlisted with the United States Army. Bob served in the 82nd Airborne Division and was stationed in Augsburg, Germany until being honorably discharged in 1958.

On November 29, 1958, Bob was united in marriage to Angeline M. Uhl Rook in Sioux City, Iowa. They made their home in rural Sioux City then moved to Omaha and later to Smithland. Bob worked at Container Corporation in Sioux City and then at the Sioux City Stockyards. For many years, he was self-employed as a trucker and operated a service station in Smithland until his retirement in 2011.

Bob enjoyed chickens, horses, collecting old farm machinery, restoring tractors, woodworking and going to stock car races. Most of all, he enjoyed his dogs as lifelong companions.

Bob is survived by his wife, Angie of Smithland; children: Starla Rook of Anthon, IA, Bill and wife Jeannine Rook of Sloan, IA, Cheryl and husband Ken Hessenius of Spencer, IA, Pam and husband Robert Reed of Elk Point, SD, Robert and wife Linda Jones of Sergeant Bluff, IA, Peggy and husband Frank Bechtold of Mapleton, IA and Patrick Jones of Seattle, WA; ten grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one sister, Shirley and husband Don Banks of Westfield, IA; one brother, Duane and wife Donna Jones of Westfield; one sister-in-law, Lavonne Jones of Sioux City, Iowa; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ocy Jones, Jr.; son-in-law, Robert Kramer; and his faithful companion, Doc.

In Loving Memory

Robert E. "Bob" Jones

August 2, 1936 ~ Sioux City, Iowa

Entered Into Eternal Rest
October 31, 2012 ~ Smithland, Iowa

Age
76 years ~ 2 months ~ 29 days

Funeral Mass
Saturday ~ November 3, 2012 ~ 10:00 a.m.
St. Mary's Catholic Church ~ Oto, Iowa

Celebrant
Father Daniel Greving
Anne Petersen ~ Lector

Music
Julie Hamann ~ Organist
"On Eagles Wings" "The King Of Love My Shepherd Is"
"Taste and See" "I Know That My Redeemer Lives"

Pallbearers
Bill Rook ~ Bob Jones ~ Patrick Jones
Frank Bechtold ~ Jeff Girard ~ Ken Hessenius ~ Robert Reed

Honorary Pallbearers
Bob's Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren

Gift Bearers
Cheryl Hessenius ~ Shane Hessenius

Interment
Little Sioux Township Cemetery ~ Smithland, Iowa
Military Honors By United States Army
Leslie F. Seaton American Legion Post 0666 ~ Smithland, Iowa

Visitation
Friday ~ November 2, 2012 ~ 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Root Funeral Home - Willman Chapel ~ Rodney, Iowa
Family present ~ 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Scriptural prayer service ~ 7:00 p.m.