Robert Lee Jones

Robert Lee Jones was born on November 16, 1940 to Jessie Mae and Freddie Gordon in Greenwood, Mississippi. Robert grew up with six siblings. They affectionately called him Jr. Boy. Robert moved to Chicago, Illinois in the mid-60's. This is where he met his wife Ella Mae Jones. In fact, they were married at this Kingdom Hall on this very stage on March 2, 1974. He and his wife raised their five children here in Chicago. Learning his favorite cowboy song "El Paso" was a prerequisite for all of his kids. He loved to sing. His deep baritone voice was truly unique. He loved to work on cars. He prided himself on being able to fix anything. Robert worked as a machinist at Alto Manufacturing Company for over 25 years until he retired. The owner of the company said that Robert was very skilled at what he did, and there was no other employee like him. In the early 70's, Robert and Ella accepted the truth, dedicated their lives to Jehovah and symbolized their dedication through water baptism, both becoming Jehovah's Witnesses. He also LOVED AND CHERISHED his congregation. He always talked about the love he was shown here at Bronzeville. He enjoyed hanging out with his dear friends (you know exactly who you are...smile). In 2013, he joined the ranks of regular pioneers. He often expressed his joy of working shoulder to shoulder with his partner Rob Redeaux. His dear friend, Nelson Taylor said that one of his greatest joys in life was seeing the response to the truth of those they witnessed to in the nursing home! Robert fell asleep in death on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; his wife, Ella M. Jones; his brother, Freddie Gordon Jr.; and his son-in-law, Les Cooley. Robert leaves to cherish his memories, six children, Jacqueline Cooley, Jay (Versha) Moore, Vivian Davis, Gynovel (Allyson) Moore, Robert (Sharon) Moore, and Annette (Lamont) Elliott; four sisters, Lillie Adele, Hattie Gordon, Adlean Sutton, and Barbara (Charles) McGee; one brother, Steve (Pam) Jones; eight grandchildren, Lavontay, Andrew, Jasmine, Alexis, Chanel, Ke'drea, Gynia, and Jeshaiah (Google); four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Robert Lee Jones

November 16, 1940 - June 17, 2015