Robert Eugene Jones

Mr. Jones is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joy Williams Jones, daughter Mari Lyn Jones Budde and her husband Patrick, grandson David Michael Budde, and granddaughter Emily Alyse Budde, all of Chesterfield, Missouri and his sister, Nancy Sue Jones Lasley of Nashville, Tennessee.

Mr. Jones served in the Tennessee National Guard and the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked his entire 44 year career for the Railroad: GM&O, ICG, CM&W and Gateway Western. He was a member of Central Baptist Church (Builder's Class) in Springfield, and a long-time member of the Masonic order in Bloomington, Illinois. He was an avid golfer and photographer.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to 10:30 am Friday, February 24, 2017, at Bisch Funeral Home West 2931 S. Koke Mill Rd. Springfield, IL followed by the funeral service at 10:30 am; Pastor Mary Ellen Sharp will officiate. Burial will follow in Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be provided by the Macon County Inter-Veterans Burial Detail and the U.S. Department of Defense. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: Central Baptist Church Renovation Fund, 501 S. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62701.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.bischfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch Funeral Home West 217-544-5424