Robert Lee Jones (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Robert Lee Jones of Lebanon, Missouri passed away in his home Wednesday afternoon, March 22, 2023. At the time of his passing, he was seventy-seven years, four months and fourteen days.
Robert was born November 8, 1945 to Delbert Jones and Lois Winifred Martin Jones in Lebanon, Missouri. He graduated from Lebanon High School in the class of 1963. When he was twenty-four years old, he enlisted in the United States Army and served in Vietnam in 1969 – 1970. He then returned to Lebanon and on June 9, 1979, he married Julie Ann Baney. They had one son, Joshua Jones. Together they shared over forty years of love and laughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Robert is survived by his wife, Julie, of the home; his son, Joshua Jones of Lebanon, Missouri; his nieces, Christa, Vicky, Tonya, Vicki, Kristi, Sheri and Candy; a nephew, David and his wife, Angie; a grandson, Owen; a cousin, Vicki Niccum; and many friends.
He worked at Detroit Tool where he was a machinist. He later went out on his own and taught his son how to be a machinist.
In 2017, Robert had a stroke. He enjoyed visiting other veterans who were in the same condition he was in. They all served as a great support for one another.
He loved old cars and was very knowledgeable in antique cars. He also served on the Rt. 66 Board of Directors. He enjoyed helping the Rt. 66 committee plan their festival each year, as well as promote Rt. 66.
Robert looked forward to being at Bennett Spring State Park for the opening day of trout season. He liked to fish and visit with other fisherman that came back to the park year after year.
He was also a very proud man and very patriotic. He loved his country and was very proud to have served with the U.S. Army. He loved living in the Ozarks and loved his family deeply. He left a wonderful legacy of service, love and respect to those he left behind.
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