Robert Leroy Jones

On November 23, 2010, Robert Leroy Jones, age 74, passed away at Flower Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born from parents, Otha and Lydia Jones, his humble beginnings lead him towards a fascination of trivia and reading history books. Most of his career was spent in the grocery business, and he was mainly recognized as a skilled meat cutter. He began his trade at A & P Tea Company (1952-1975) and after 23 dedicated years, in 1975 he pursued his dream of owning and managing his own grocery store, Village Market, in Holland Ohio. He eventually taught his sons and daughter to join the business and trained them in all aspects of running a successful grocery business. In 1983, he returned to the honorable trade of meat cutting and joined Erie Foods, until his retirement in 2007. Bob was an accomplished carpenter and recently taught himself the fine art of wood carving. This past summer, he spent many hours carving works of art for his grandchildren. He will also be remembered as a loving father, who shared his love of camping and fishing with his sons, and enjoyed hunting for herbs and mushrooms with his grandchildren. Besides his parents, also preceded in death is his brother, Richard Jones. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Carolyn (Pitzen) Jones, sons Robert (Jeannie), Ronald (Pamela), Douglas (Angela) Jones, daughter Barbara (Gary) Staton, plus 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren who affectionately called him “Papa”. Also surviving are his 3 sisters Dorothy Bly, Doris McCollough and Priscilla Bardwell. Bob’s friends will remember him as a quiet, hardworking man, but his family will cherish their memories of this honest man who, as a knowledgeable father, taught them lessons in life, and enjoy the eternal beauty of heaven. Friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S Reynolds Rd on Friday Nov. 26th from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. where the Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will begin in the mortuary on Saturday Nov. 27th at 9:30 a.m. followed by the mass of Christian Burial at St. Charles Borromeo Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Maumee Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorials may take the form of a contribution to the American Heart Association. Breathe deeply Papa, and enjoy the eternal beauty of heaven

Robert Leroy Jones

March 28, 1936 - November 23, 2010