Bobby Joe Jones, 75, of Madison, Georgia passed away February 5, 2020 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, Georgia. Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 2:00pm. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00pm at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary of Columbus, GA.
Bobby was born in Covington County, Alabama on March 2, 1944 to the late Herbert and Lucille Jones. Mr. Jones attended Red Level School, and went on to further his education by obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree from Columbus College. He married Bonnie Jones on August 14, 1969, spending the next fifty cherished years together. He retired as a Command Sergeant Major from the U.S. Army. Bobby enjoyed watching Alabama Football and Atlanta Braves Baseball.
Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Bonnie Jones; two daughters, Carol Jones Davis and Julie Jones Knight; one step-daughter, Lynn Matthews; two grandchildren, Kayla Craig and Catlin Jones; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Carol Perkowski, Janice McNeill, and Charlotte Livings; and one brother, Ronnie Jones.
Striffler-Hamby is entrusted with the arrangements. Please offer your condolences to the Jones family at www.shcolumbus.com
