In Memoriam of Reverend Robert Jones, Sr.
By: P. Anne Battiste
Tags: Talk 2 Us, In The Know, End, David, Music

GULFPORT, MS (OBITUARY OF REVEREND ROBERT JONES, SR.) | The Gazette (At South Mississippi) takes this opportunity to recall and observe the life, death and memory of Reverend Robert Jones, Sr., who was a profound orator of The Night Before Jesus Came. Poem located at http://gazettesm.com/2011/12/merry-christmas-to-all/.

On March 18, 1926, Robert Jones was born to the union of Louvenia R. Saunders and Hobson Jackson. Also from this union was a younger sister, Emma “Lee” Hicks.

Robert Jones was united in marriage to Josephine Jordan on July 18, 1960. To this union four children were born; Gloria Jordan; Robert Jones, Jr.; David Kent Jones; and Roberta Jones.

Robert Jones, Sr., was a family man and enjoyed taking family trips with his wife and children. He always supported his children’s extra-curricular activities, and instilled confidence and a high self-image in all of his children. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and he had a love for music. He sang and played piano.

Robert Jones, Sr., was a Disabled Veteran of the United States Army and a professional truck driver for Pool Truck Lines for over 20 years.

Robert Jones, Sr., received his call to the ministry later in life. Once he received his call, he was very excited about leading people to Christ. He was not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He would share the good news without hesitation to all who would listen.

Reverend Robert Jones, Sr., served as an Associate Minister at the Little Rock Baptist Church [at 4538 Old Pass Road in Gulfport, Mississippi] where he participated in the Ministerial Alliance, Street Ministry Prison Ministry, Nursing Home Ministry and many other outreaches.

Reverend Robert Jones, Sr., was also the pastor of the East Howard Baptist Church of Biloxi, Mississippi where he served diligently and preached the Word with fervor and conviction.

Reverend Jones had a heart for bring souls to Christ. He could often be heard quoting one of his favorite scriptures Mark 11:22, which reads “And Jesus answered and said unto them, ‘Have faith in God.’”

Reverend Robert Jones, Sr., was preceded in death by his mother, Louvenia Saunders; his father, Hobson Jackson; his maternal grandmother, Clara Jones; his sister, Emma Hicks; and his daughter, Gloria Patterson.

The memory of Reverend Robert Jones, Sr., will be cherished by his beautiful and loving wife, Josephine Jones; two sons, Reverend Robert Jones, Jr. (Andrea) of Des Moines, Iowa; and David Kent Jones (Mesha) of Houston, Texas; one daughter, Roberta Dampier (Charro) of Jackson, Mississippi; and two sons: Robert Lynn Jones and Winfred Jones of Chicago, Illinois; and one other daughter: Carolyn Powe of Silas, Alabama. Also left to cherish Reverend Robert Jones’ memory are his special aunt Maudie Barrett; his three grandchildren: Yolanda Patterson and David “Little William” Jones; two brothers, Johnny Jackson of Chicago, Illinois; and James Rayfield of Columbus, Ohio; two brothers-in-law: James West of Mobile, Alabama; and Breland Pou of Waynesboro, Mississippi; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbors and friends.

Reverend Robert Jones, Sr., you are truly missed!