Robert Kenneth Jones (69) was born November 17, 1950 in Danville, Illinois, and passed away on July 14, 2020 in Germantown, TN. He was the son of Kenneth Roy Jones (1909-1975) and Kathryn Baum Jones (1911-1988). His grandparents were Roy H. and Nellie Jones of Monticello, IL and Chester and Nora Baum of Danville IL.
Mr. Jones attended Pine Crest High School in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and graduated in 1969. He attended Florida Southern College and Northern Illinois University. He was the former owner of Bob Jones Associates Insurance in Danville, IL. He was an adolescent counselor/therapist/ substance abuse counselor and/or facility administrator for most of his life. For the past two years of his life, Bob was a well-respected journalist for Chaplain USA. His journals have reached audiences around the world and to read Bob's writing was to apprehend what is evidenced all around us. His podcast, "Mystical Elephant," will continue to bring inspiration to all.
Mr. Jones is survived by his dear wife, Bonita (Hallead) of Germantown, TN, daughters, Courtney (Jon) Hill and Kristen (Matt) Perry of Naperville, IL, and son Steven Matthies (Mary Jane) of Memphis, TN. He also leaves his dear grandchildren, Olivia, Ava, Jack, Sofia, Preston and Landon. He is predeceased by his brother, Jack Jones and sister, Mary Kathryn Jones.
To know Bob Jones was to love him. He always made you feel seen and appreciated immediately. Bob's sense of humor, gift of mimicry, and talent for doling out bon mots at just the right moment could reduce you to hysterical laughter within seconds. He was the best storyteller you could ever meet, and he was a man who never forgot anyone with whom he crossed paths. Bob had a deep devotion to supporting and working with people who were dealing with psychological or substance use issues. His concern was genuine, and his wells of empathy were deep. Bob was a fine man indeed, and was a true example of faith in action.
Commercial-News (Danville, IL) - Monday, August 31, 2020
Mr. Jones attended Pine Crest High School in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and graduated in 1969. He attended Florida Southern College and Northern Illinois University. He was the former owner of Bob Jones Associates Insurance in Danville, IL. He was an adolescent counselor/therapist/ substance abuse counselor and/or facility administrator for most of his life. For the past two years of his life, Bob was a well-respected journalist for Chaplain USA. His journals have reached audiences around the world and to read Bob's writing was to apprehend what is evidenced all around us. His podcast, "Mystical Elephant," will continue to bring inspiration to all.
Mr. Jones is survived by his dear wife, Bonita (Hallead) of Germantown, TN, daughters, Courtney (Jon) Hill and Kristen (Matt) Perry of Naperville, IL, and son Steven Matthies (Mary Jane) of Memphis, TN. He also leaves his dear grandchildren, Olivia, Ava, Jack, Sofia, Preston and Landon. He is predeceased by his brother, Jack Jones and sister, Mary Kathryn Jones.
To know Bob Jones was to love him. He always made you feel seen and appreciated immediately. Bob's sense of humor, gift of mimicry, and talent for doling out bon mots at just the right moment could reduce you to hysterical laughter within seconds. He was the best storyteller you could ever meet, and he was a man who never forgot anyone with whom he crossed paths. Bob had a deep devotion to supporting and working with people who were dealing with psychological or substance use issues. His concern was genuine, and his wells of empathy were deep. Bob was a fine man indeed, and was a true example of faith in action.
Commercial-News (Danville, IL) - Monday, August 31, 2020
Robert Kenneth Jones (69) was born November 17, 1950 in Danville, Illinois, and passed away on July 14, 2020 in Germantown, TN. He was the son of Kenneth Roy Jones (1909-1975) and Kathryn Baum Jones (1911-1988). His grandparents were Roy H. and Nellie Jones of Monticello, IL and Chester and Nora Baum of Danville IL.
Mr. Jones attended Pine Crest High School in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and graduated in 1969. He attended Florida Southern College and Northern Illinois University. He was the former owner of Bob Jones Associates Insurance in Danville, IL. He was an adolescent counselor/therapist/ substance abuse counselor and/or facility administrator for most of his life. For the past two years of his life, Bob was a well-respected journalist for Chaplain USA. His journals have reached audiences around the world and to read Bob's writing was to apprehend what is evidenced all around us. His podcast, "Mystical Elephant," will continue to bring inspiration to all.
Mr. Jones is survived by his dear wife, Bonita (Hallead) of Germantown, TN, daughters, Courtney (Jon) Hill and Kristen (Matt) Perry of Naperville, IL, and son Steven Matthies (Mary Jane) of Memphis, TN. He also leaves his dear grandchildren, Olivia, Ava, Jack, Sofia, Preston and Landon. He is predeceased by his brother, Jack Jones and sister, Mary Kathryn Jones.
To know Bob Jones was to love him. He always made you feel seen and appreciated immediately. Bob's sense of humor, gift of mimicry, and talent for doling out bon mots at just the right moment could reduce you to hysterical laughter within seconds. He was the best storyteller you could ever meet, and he was a man who never forgot anyone with whom he crossed paths. Bob had a deep devotion to supporting and working with people who were dealing with psychological or substance use issues. His concern was genuine, and his wells of empathy were deep. Bob was a fine man indeed, and was a true example of faith in action.
Commercial-News (Danville, IL) - Monday, August 31, 2020
Mr. Jones attended Pine Crest High School in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and graduated in 1969. He attended Florida Southern College and Northern Illinois University. He was the former owner of Bob Jones Associates Insurance in Danville, IL. He was an adolescent counselor/therapist/ substance abuse counselor and/or facility administrator for most of his life. For the past two years of his life, Bob was a well-respected journalist for Chaplain USA. His journals have reached audiences around the world and to read Bob's writing was to apprehend what is evidenced all around us. His podcast, "Mystical Elephant," will continue to bring inspiration to all.
Mr. Jones is survived by his dear wife, Bonita (Hallead) of Germantown, TN, daughters, Courtney (Jon) Hill and Kristen (Matt) Perry of Naperville, IL, and son Steven Matthies (Mary Jane) of Memphis, TN. He also leaves his dear grandchildren, Olivia, Ava, Jack, Sofia, Preston and Landon. He is predeceased by his brother, Jack Jones and sister, Mary Kathryn Jones.
To know Bob Jones was to love him. He always made you feel seen and appreciated immediately. Bob's sense of humor, gift of mimicry, and talent for doling out bon mots at just the right moment could reduce you to hysterical laughter within seconds. He was the best storyteller you could ever meet, and he was a man who never forgot anyone with whom he crossed paths. Bob had a deep devotion to supporting and working with people who were dealing with psychological or substance use issues. His concern was genuine, and his wells of empathy were deep. Bob was a fine man indeed, and was a true example of faith in action.
Commercial-News (Danville, IL) - Monday, August 31, 2020
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