Robert Jones

Robert Howland "Bob" Jones, 59, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at 4:35 pm in Berkshire Center from complications due to Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. Born in Yuma, Arizona, Robert was the son of R. Clifton Jones, Jr. and Margaret E. (Mcglynn) Jones of Lansdowne, Virginia. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sons Zachary R. Jones, Adam D. Jones and their mother Suzanne Dautrich Jones of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, his sister Linda E. Jones, his brothers David C. Jones and Frederick G. Jones, husband of Sandra Jones, and nephews Mitchell P. and Kyle M. Jones

Robert had a deep Catholic faith. He graduated from Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia with a BA degree in Religion and Philosophy, and served in the United States Army, 1st BN 75th Infantry Regiment (Airborne Ranger) with over sixty-three jumps from eight different types of aircraft. He worked in the computer and information systems field for USA Today in Rosslyn, Virginia, and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Bob's most memorable traits included a great sense of humor, a passion for opera and classical music, an amazing talent for carving wood, making pottery and painting impressionestic art, and a tremendous appetite for all foods. He had an endless love for his children, his family, and for the extended network of caregivers that watched over him, especially Courtnaye Cotton (CoCo) and Yvette Roberts (Evie). He will be dearly missed by his family, his friends, and others fortunate enough to have known him.

Viewing is to held at Bean Funeral Home 129 E. Lancaster Ave., Shillington on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, 151 North 9th Street, Reading Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 10:00 am, Reverend Monsignor John J. Grabish Celebrant, Interment with Military Honors rendered by the United States Army Honor Guard will follow in St. Denis Cemetery, 2401 St. Denis Lane, Havertown. Memorial donations may be made to the MS Society, 1800 M Street, Washington, DC, 20036. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.