Robert D. Jones

Robert D. Jones, 83, of Roachdale, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Universal on June 26, 1935 to the late Arthur L. and Laura (Cox) Jones.

He married Jane E. (Hutchison) Jones on March 27, 1953 in New Goshen. She passed away on Nov. 2, 2011.

He worked for the Conrail railroad, retiring in 1998. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge, the Moose Lodge and American Legion, all of Greencastle. Robert was an avid farmer and wood cutter.

Robert is survived by his partner, Kay Franklin; Kim D. Jones (Nancy), Arizona; Cynthia J. Southhard (Alan), Hillsdale; Theresa F. App (David W.), Greencastle; Denise McGuire (Brad), Florida; Alesia B. Dean (Les), Roachdale; Mike D. Jones; Donna Price; Delorias Carrol; and Sharon Causey. Robert is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane; his parents; his daughter Sandra; his son Allen; brothers Doyle and Roger; sisters Carol G. Smith and Joanna Gasnell; his son-in-law Steve; and grandchildren Alesia, Jordan, Summer and Tylar.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18 at Servies & Morgan Funeral Home, 102 E. Washington St., Roachdale. Pastor Keith MacIntier will be officiating.

Friends may call from 12 p.m. until the time of the service that same day, also at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Blakesburg Cemetery immediately following the service.

You are invited to visit www.serviesmorgan.com where you can leave an online condolence for the family.

Servies & Morgan Funeral Home has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.