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Obituary For Mr. Robert Leslie Jones, Sr

Celebration of Life will be Saturday, September 5, 2020 11:00 am at Grissom-Clark Eastlake Chapel.

Robert L. Jones Sr. age 83 of Snellville, G.A. passed away peacefully on August 6, 2020 at Northside Gwinnett Medical Center as a result of onset illness.

Born March 21, 1937 in Plainfield, N.J. to Anna Mae Carey Jones and John H. Jones preceding him on his journey. He attended and graduated from Plainfield High School, Plainfield, N.J. Where he resided until relocating to Snellville, G.A.

Robert leaves behind the love of his life Patricia (White) Jones. Married on February 21, 1959. In addition to his loving wife are their beloved children: Sharon J. Casey (Cecil), Rodney R. (Jerri), Sondra J. Carter (Gregory), Gregory L. (Toni), Sean D. (Deidre), Robert L. Jr. (Monica) and Kyle K. (Dana). He also leaves behind Eighteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Four cherished sisters and two brothers. A host of nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

'Bob" also known as "Poopy" was an avid athlete, motorcycle enthusiast and phenomenal dancer. His hobbies were fishing, cooking and "Story telling". He was self taught, learned the craft of carpentry by reading books/manuals, taking things apart and has earned the distinguished title of Master Carpenter.

Sharing his masterful skills as an auto mechanic, carpenter, electrician, plumber and Jack of all trades with his children.

Due to the inability of a public ceremony at this time the family will celebrate Robert with a memorial at a later date. Cards of condolences or gifts can be sent to Mrs. Patricia Jones 618 Vista Terrace Stone Mountain, G.A. 30087. The Family expresses our gratitude to all that have reached out during this time.

Arrangements are being handled by Grissom-Clark Funeral Home 227 East Lake Dr. S.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30317.

Guest Book

This is Vincent again I left a heart felt message last year I have thought of Robert often over the last 65 years, that big smile and a great heart. I still remember how he would try to challenge me in gym even though he was 25 lbs smaller that never stopped him, just tell his loved ones that he was a good man but I'm sure you all know that. I can see his big smile now as he reads this, I hope I hear back soon because my days are running out, love always Vincent J — vinjay4@hotmail.com "oh yes a white man"

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My Uncle Bob was always Uncle Poopy in our house. To me he was a fishing buddy with my Dad and I, a master 'storyteller' and the uncle who fixed everything. Decades ago in college my car broke down and he and my father showed up at my apartment in DC with a new engine and their tools in the back of the car. They replaced the old engine that afternoon with Uncle Bob mostly yelling at me to get out of the way. The last time I saw him was on my porch celebrating my mother and father with most of our beautiful extended family. He was a little slower than I remembered him but his voice was still unmistakable- somewhere between a smile and growl and I loved hearing it. I watched him a lot that night, he was as I will always remember him- happy to be with the people who loved him and happy to have an audience for those stories about who he was and where he'd been and what he'd done when he was there. We love you Uncle Bob God Bless you Butch Robinson

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My name is Vincent Jovino I had the privilege of knowing Robert in high school, he always had special place in my heart, we were both good athletes and often compete against each other he always had a big smile, plus he always told me I was something else. I knew his brother also, who was a singer. I hope Robert had a good life, I often have thought about him over the last 60 some years I would like to know more about his life and his family, thank you very much my email vinjay4@hotmail.com Phone 908-507-4097 Sincerely Vincent J

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