Bob passed away at his residence in Kennewick, WA, surrounded by loved ones. His life began in Chadron, Neb, born to Harry and Theresa Jones. He was the eighth of nine children. He spent most of his youth in Oelrichs, SD, attending school and living on a farm with an aunt and uncle, Minnie and Bob Strong. After high school and before entering the service, he drove dump truck for the road building project leading up to the Mount Rushmore Monument. Bob joined the US Army in 1945, first stationed at Ft. Ruger, Oahu, Hawaii, as a light truck driver with the 36th Antiaircraft Artillery Group. He then spent 2 years in Nurnberg, Germany, as an automotive mechanic and truck driver with the 1042nd Labor Supply Company, 6th Army. He received an honorable discharge in 1948, came to Pasco, WA, where he married his South Dakota sweetheart, Norma Lee Britain, and resided until later moving the family to Kennewick. In 1951, obtaining his pilot's license for light one engine aircraft, he worked as a crop duster for a local rancher. He was also employed by Northern Pacific Railroad as a brakeman for several years. In 1954, Bob enlisted in the Army National Guard and was assigned to the 41st Quartermaster Company, Camp Hanford, WA, as an Engineer Equipment Inspector and Motor Sergeant. Continuing another enlistment he served with the 1040th Trans Co Amph Truck, Pasco, WA. From 1965 to 1986, Bob served in the US Army Reserves, achieving rank of Command Sergeant Major, 737th Transportation Co, 9th Infantry Division. Through his superior leadership efforts, this Yakima unit obtained outstanding results in inspections and field operations. His unit was activated in May 1969 for duty in DeNang, South Vietnam. Bob faithfully and honorably served his country for 42 years with great pride. He was awarded many commendations and medals for his dedication and meritorious service. He was a lifelong soldier, following a military career, doing a job he was destined for until receiving his final honorable discharge upon retirement in 1987. Bob is the beloved father of Teresa Perkins husband Terry, Spokane, WA and Robert E Jones, Issaquah, WA. He has been a loving companion for 23 years to Norma Ellingsworth, Richland, WA, who shared his passion for bowling and the love of the outdoors. He was a devoted member of the organizations Moose Lodge, VFW and Eagles throughout his lifetime. Bob is also survived by his brothers, Lester Jones, SC, and Harry Wayne Jones, Spokane, WA, grandchildren, Tod Perkins, Palmer, AK, Tana Reneau and Tressa Perkins, Kennewick, great grandchildren, Elliot and Ryan Perkins, Palmer, AK, Cooper Perkins London and Ryker Perkins Reneau, Kennewick, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Norma Lee, baby daughter, Vickie Lynn, brothers, Harvey and Chet Jones, sisters, Wilma Simons, Gwen MacFetridge, Julia Roby and Katherine Goeckner. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 18th, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home, 1401 S Union, in Kennewick, WA with graveside services to follow at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, Veterans Memorial Wall. Bob's presence and sunny smile will be missed by all who loved and knew him. Keep him in your heart, know he is in peace.