James Jones

James Jones

1951-2017

A memorial service for James "Bob" Jones, 65, of Ben Wheeler, was held Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at Eubank Funeral Chapel in Canton with Bro. C.R. Chapman officiating. Mr. Jones passed away Friday, June 23, 2017, at his home.

He was born October 24, 1951, in Farmington, N.M. to Lorin Leroy and Florence Rose Buscarini Jones.

He was a Christian by faith and attended the Cowboy Church in Ben Wheeler. He retired from the City of Dallas Parks and Recreation Department.

The Joneses moved to Ben Wheeler in 1990. He loved soccer, discussing politics, fishing, traveling, cooking BBQ and spending time with his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was an animal lover.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lorin and Florence Jones, son, Michael Jones and daughter, Jennifer Page.

Survivors include his wife, Martha of Ben Wheeler; son, Kyle and Misty Page of College Station; four grandchildren, Alexander Page, Amanda Page, Allison Page and Sydney Wingenbach; sister, Bonnie Sue and Randy Quick; brothers, Lorin Gene and Christine Jones, and Alan and Lori Jones; and his special buddy, Bubba.

The family requests that memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.