Obituary of Robert "Bob" Jones

Robert “Bob” David Jones (70) of Lexington died December 24,2022 Bob was born March 5 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland to Robert L and Mary Jean Haag Jones.  

He is survived in death by his wife Nancy Jane Smith Jones of 51 years, his mother, two sons: Jason (Jessica) Jones of Lexington KY, Preston (Jacinda) Jones of Bowling Green, KY, six grandchildren: Brianna (Donavan) LaBeau of Berea, KY, Brooke (Wyatt Wooten) Wesley of Somerset, Raegan, Micah, Mason, Bryce Jones and four great grandchildren Scott, Kayden, Claire LaBeau and Ellie Whooten. brother Jay (Linda) Edward Jones of Youngstown, Ohio and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by a daughter Linda Daulton, brother Del Jones and his father.

Bob obtained his degree in Ministry from Boyce Bible College (Louisville, KY) in 1978. In his 20-year career he pastored three churches: Elizabeth Chapel Baptist (Smithville, TN), Faith Baptist (Loretto, TN) and Eubank Baptist (Eubank, KY). After leaving the ministry and a brief stint as a small business owner, Bob continued his care for others by being a leader in the wheelchair provider community, where he was regarded as one of the most caring and innovative practitioners in his field for the next 20 years.

His family and friends will celebrate his life at Clark Legacy Center in Brandon Crossing on Sunday, Jan 8 from 2:00-4:00 with a time of sharing beginning at 4:00.  Feel free to wear your favorite music, concert, or tie-dyed shirt.  In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to Shriners Hospital or the Ronald McDonald House.