Bobby B. Jones, 77, of Center, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 in Nacogdoches.

 

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Dale Gannon officiating.  Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon.  Interment will follow at Smith Cemetery in Center.

 

Mr. Jones was born May 19, 1937, in Center, to Marvin Jones and I.Z. “Hughes” Jones.  He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed riding horses.  Mr. Jones loved working with and spending time with his family.  He was a member of Church of Christ.

 

He is survived by

Wife: Karen Jones of Center

 

Children:

Donna Jones of Center

Terry Beard and husband, Kerry, of Garrison

Monica Chandler and husband, Randy, of Center

Bruce Jones and wife, Claudann, of Center

 

Grandchildren:

Randi Kay Faulkenbery and husband, Josiah, of Center

C.J. Beard of Garrison

Madison Jones of Shelbyville

Mac Gurley of Center

Ethan Gurley of Center

Brody Chandler of Center

 

Brothers and Sisters:

Helen Samford and husband, Oswalt, of Center

Billie Wall of Center

Pat Peace and husband, Monk, of Center

Joe Norris of Houston

Linda Foreman and husband, Bobby, of Houston

Sam Jones and wife, Joy, of Center

David Jones of Center

Mary Walker of Center

Rose Jones of Center

 

Preceded in death by

Parents: Marvin Jones and I.Z. “Hughes” Jones

Daughter: Sandy Jones

Sister: Barbara Waller

Brother: Donald Jones

 

Pallbearers will be Phil Jones, Adam Ray, Mac Gurley, Randy Gillespie, Ethan Gurley and Roy Peace.  Honorary pallbearers will be Tanner Peace, Shane Ray, Joe Z. Jones, Chris Ellington, Jeffrey Ellington and Josh Gillespie.

 

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com