Robert E Jones

Born on December 30, 1951 passed away surrounded by his family on September 11, 2010. Bob is survived by his mother Margaret McDonald of Arcata, his son Brian Jones, wife Kerri of Blue Lake Ca, his grandchildren Tanner, Austin, and Kaylee. Also his brother and sister John, Julie, and Phillip McDonald and wife Sherry. His very special brother-in-law Joe Alexander, stepson Chris Leroy, niece and Nephew Darcy and Zach Alexander; Shelsey McDonald, great niece Breann Burgess. Bob was preceded in death by his sister Rosemary Alexander and exwife Debbie Jones. Bob worked in the Mills in Arcata as a fork lift driver, but his happiest days was driving truck for Alto Bros with his dog Emmett by his side. Bob had many friends to many to mention but all very special to him. One of his favorite pass times was duck hunting and fishing with his grandsons. Bobby was a very easy going person, just taking in his stride what ever life dished out. There will be a get together with Bob friends at his mother Margaret's home on Saturday September 25, 2010 between 2 p.m.- 5 p.m. at 1886 Iverson Ave , Arcata Ca. Be sure to bring all your Bobby stories. Hope to see you then. Family of Bob Jones 707-822-2127. Arrangements under the direction of Paul's Chapel, Arcata, CA 707-822-2445, www.paulschapel.com.

Published in Eureka Times-Standard on September 19, 2010