By Jim Meridith
Posted: Updated:
6 Comments
    • Service

      Private Graveside Service

    • Full Obituary

      Robert W. “Bob” Jones, age 65 of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on April 20, 2020 at Aperion Care in Olney, IL.
      Bob was born on July 16, 1954 in Vincennes, IN to Elizabeth Brewster Jones.
      He married Linda Dilley on May 24, 2001 in Albion.
      He worked at several KCARC facilities as an environmental specialist.
      Bob was a #1 fan for three ball clubs: the Cubs, I.U. Basketball and the Minnesota Vikings.
      He also loved watching W.W.E. and enjoyed bowling.
      He was preceded in death by his mother and one sister, Susan.
      He is survived by his wife, Linda Jones, daughter Crystal (fiancee’ James Norris) Jones, 5 grandchildren: Chris Armes, Jr., Dillon Armes, Domanick Armes, Warren and Landen Enlow,
      two sisters, Mary Ann and Diane Ball and brother Joe (Verlene) Lucas. He is also survived by his canine bestie “Bo”.
      Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, a private graveside service will be held at the Henton Cemetery in Henton, IL.
      Friends are encouraged to leave their condolences and memories for the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com
      Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home of West Salem is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

    Condolences are reviewed and published within 24 hours.

    6 Condolences
     
    1. Lugenea Goodwin-Simms / April 23, 2020 at 7:59 am

      Sending prayers and hugs

    2. Norbert Wilson / April 23, 2020 at 1:25 pm

      Linda,Crystal Jones and Family, I Want to send my Heartfelt Condolences, Love,and Support at this very difficult time in the loss of our Beloved Robert “BOB”Jones. Bob was more than just a very much loved uncle to me. He was like a brother that I never had. always joking,laughing,pulling pranks on Me when we were young kids growing up. we shared our love and feelings for each other through out the years. we had a lot of precious memories in Bicknell and Cedar Lake In. Fishing,playing baseball,basketball, going to movies driving fast cars and of course our motorcycles too. we all going to miss him so dearly, and now he is with his mom, and sister Susan in Heaven. BOB I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER ALL THE GREAT TIMES TOGETHER!! REST IN PEACE UNCLE BOB, Til We meet again in Paradise in Heaven Your Loving Nephew, Norby

    3. cathy Dilley slunaker / April 23, 2020 at 1:31 pm

      Linda I’m so Sorry for your loss
      If you need anything let me know
      Prayers for you

    4. John / April 23, 2020 at 3:26 pm

      Sorry for your loss, Mindy, the kids and I love you! Robert will be missed!

    5. Becky Durbin / April 23, 2020 at 3:43 pm

      Linda sorry for your loss prayers to you and his daughter and family Jeremy and Becky and kids

    6. Norma Hamilton / April 23, 2020 at 10:02 pm

      Linda , my prayers are for peace for all of you. This is sad news and my heart breaks for you. As a recent widow I can relate to what you are going through My door is always open for you. Call if I can be of help Lean on Jesus !! Hugs my friend Norma

    Leave a Condolence or Memory: