Robert "Bob" Marshal Jones

Robert was born on October 5, 1946, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, to Ancle Elvin Jones and Doris Francis Jones. He graduated from Manual High School and, in May 1964, began his service in the United States Army Corps of Engineers. A proud Vietnam War veteran, Robert carried a deep respect for his fellow veterans throughout his life. One of his most meaningful experiences came on April 16, 2022, when he had the opportunity to participate in an Honor Flight—an experience he treasured deeply.

Faith was the foundation of Robert’s life. From his youth at Harmony Baptist Church and Southside Baptist Church in the greater Indianapolis area, through the many seasons and places that followed, his relationship with God remained at the center of who he was.

Robert married his soulmate, Lou Jones, at Speedway Christian Church. Together, they later became active members of Prince of Peace United Church of Christ. After moving to Fishers, Indiana, Robert became an active member of Geist Christian Church, where he had the special privilege of dedicating both his granddaughter and his great-granddaughter. After moving to Texas, Robert became a very active member of Crosswalk Church in Round Rock.

An ordained pastor, Robert did more than practice his faith—he shared it. He believed in helping others develop their own relationship with God and had a remarkable ability to meet people exactly where they were in life. He listened, taught, encouraged, and made people feel seen.

Robert was a Master Electrician and a builder at heart. He loved working with his hands, understanding how things worked, and passing that knowledge on to others. Teaching and mentoring came naturally to him, and over the years he mentored many young construction workers, generously sharing both his knowledge and the lessons he had learned throughout his life.

His commitment to service and fellowship extended into many areas of his life. Robert was a member of the Shriners, Scottish Rite, and National Rifle Association (NRA), and proudly served 50 years in numerous positions, including the office of Worshipful Master, at Oakland Masonic Lodge No. 140.

Robert also knew how to enjoy life. He loved to barbeque, grill, and cook, tools, gadgets, firearms, a good scotch or whiskey, and conversations with fellow Vietnam veterans. He and Lou loved to travel, with London and Ireland holding particularly special places in his heart. He had a wonderful sense of humor and an ability to connect with people that made strangers feel less like strangers.

But of all the roles Robert held throughout his life, none meant more to him than those within his family. He was a devoted husband, a proud father, and an extraordinarily proud grandfather and great-grandfather. His love for his wife and family was unmistakable, and they remained among the greatest sources of joy in his life.

Robert was preceded in death by his faithful and loving parents, Ancle Elvin Jones and Doris Jones; his brother, James C. Jones; his nephews, Adam and Jeff Jones; and his beloved Yorkshire Terriers: Bear, Sissy, Cooper, and Lily.

He leaves behind his darling wife and soulmate, E. Lou Jones of Round Rock, Texas; daughters René (Jones) Kendrick and her husband, Carl, of Bardstown, Kentucky, and Dawn Ewing and her husband, Jim, of Speedway, Indiana; granddaughter Stacy Everett and her husband, Chris, of Round Rock, Texas; grandsons Zach Ewing and his wife, Larissa, of Speedway, Indiana, and Michael Kendrick and his fiancée, Carly, of Chicago, Illinois; great-granddaughter Leighton Byrd and great-grandsons Daniel and Aaron Everett, all of Round Rock, Texas; brother Ancle “AJ” Jones and his wife, April, of Indianapolis, Indiana; sister Betty Kremer of Greenfield, Indiana; and nephew Andy Jones of Indianapolis, Indiana.

He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, treasured friends, fellow veterans, and others whose lives were touched by his friendship, mentorship, faith, and generosity.

Robert’s life was one of faith, service, craftsmanship, teaching, laughter, and love. He built things with his hands, but the most lasting things he built cannot be measured: relationships, faith, confidence in others, and a family that knew without question how deeply they were loved.

He will be profoundly missed, but the lessons he taught, the faith he shared, the people he mentored, and the love he gave his family will continue through the generations that follow him.

The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the doctors, nurses, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, and Chaplain Ross at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, Texas, for the extraordinary care and compassion they provided to Bob and his family during his time in the Cardiac ICU.

A Celebration of Life honoring Robert will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Crosswalk Church in Round Rock, Texas.