Robert Benjamin Jones

May 24, 1929 - January 2, 2013
Robert Benjamin Jones

Robert Benjamin ìRBî Jones, 83, of Hendersonville joined the love of his life, JoElla, January 2, 2013, on the week of their 59th wedding anniversary.

Born in Polk County, he was the son of the late Loice Alonzo and Josephine Hill Jones and husband of the late JoElla Garren Jones, who died in 2004. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Walter Jones and sister, Joycelyn Ward.

He was a US Army veteran and worked for over 50 years as a truck driver. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.

He is survived by his children, Denice Jones Berry and husband, John; Carmelita Jones Alverson and husband, Troy; and Alan Dean Jones, all of Hendersonville; seven grandchildren, John and Brandon Berry, Tiffany Nicholson, Andrew and Jordan Alverson, and Carrie and Amy Simotics; eleven great-grandchildren; one brother, Arnold Dean Jones and wife, Camille, of Charlotte; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Ebenezer Baptist Church with the Reverend Tony Hall officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30 ñ 2:00 PM at the church prior to the service.


Service

Saturday, January 5, 2013
12:00 AM

Ebenezer Baptist Church - Directions
2557 Chimney Rock Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Service

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Forest Lawn Memorial Park & Mausoleum - Directions
538 Tracy Grove Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Visitation

Saturday, January 5, 2013
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Ebenezer Baptist Church - Directions
2557 Chimney Rock Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • January 04, 2013
    Eddie, Linda & Tyler Thomas says:
    Carmelita and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.

  • January 04, 2013
    Jerry and Linda (Jackson) Hegar says:
    So sorry to hear of Uncle RB's passing. We loved him dearly and he was always such an inspiration to us! His sweet spirit and smiling face will never be forgotten and encourage us to follow Christ's example as he did. Love to you all! Jerry and Linda

  • January 04, 2013
    William Hill says:
    I am sorry to hear of my friend RB passing on, but he was longing to see JoElla. He was never the same after she she went home. He was in the Sunday school class I taught for years. He was 6 days older tham me and I would kid him of being an old man after his birthday. He was a good man. God bless.

  • January 04, 2013
    Gene(Susan)Marlowe says:
    I was so sorry to hear of the passing of "RB"...he was a good man of which I have known for many, many years.We not only had a professional relationship, but I considered him a good friend. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are prayers are with the family.

  • January 04, 2013
    Carolina Faith Riders says:
    Denise and John and Family... Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time and the days ahead.