Robert Nmn Jones, Jr. Obituary (1924

and Jennie A. Jones in Lunenburg County, VA. Robert went home to glory on April 25, 2015 at his home in Kenbridge, VA. Robert Jr. was educated in the Lunenburg County public schools. He joined the New Grove Baptist Church at an early age and served his church faithfully until his death. He was baptized and became a member under the pastorate of the late Reverend W. H. Salley on July 25, 1937. Robert Jr. served his country during World War II where he received an Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and a World War II Victory Medal during his years of service. He received an honorable discharge in 1946. He married the late Emily Andrews in February 1947 and to this union 7 children were born. He made the New Grove community his home where he raised his family and never lived more than 10 miles from the New Grove Baptist church. Robert's lifelong dedication and commitment to the New Grove Baptist Church included serving in many capacities as one of God's servants. In 1966, he was appointed as a Trustee and served as chairman for many years. Over the years, he has served as Church Treasurer, Superintendent of Sunday School, and a member of the Senior Choir and Missionary Ministries. In addition, he frequently served as the general maintenance man for the church. His skills, talents and dedication afforded the New Grove Baptist Church numerous opportunities for him to oversee many of the construction projects of the church. He was always looking for ways to save money for the church and had a keen eye for recycling. Robert and the late Reverend R. S. Jackson used pews from the old church to build tables for use in the basement of this current church. Whether it was the church or one of his neighbors that needed help, he was the person that everyone called. If any of the church's air conditioning, plumbing, or electrical system malfunctioned, the first order of business was to call Robert Jr or if a neighbor's plumbing was inoperable, they called Robert Jr. He willingly responded to these calls and shared his expertise to help others. Robert Jr leaves to cherish his memories 7 children - Howard (Calvene) of South Hill, VA; Falor Harris (Fred) of Union, NJ; Daisy Walker of South Hill, VA; Rosa Hubbard (Richard) of South Hill, VA; Audrey Bragg (Errol) of Seabrook, MD; Gloria Jones of Laurel, MD; and Otis Jones of Fredericksburg, VA; One sister - Dorothy Cabiness of Kenbridge, VA; Two sisters-in-law - Otelia Jones and Susan Loperl; Eleven grandchildren; Roderick Walker, Tarsha Walker, Christina Jones, Vanessa Jones, Bonita Jones, Lamont Harris, Cedric Bragg (Nadiyah), Carlton Bragg (Brooke), Victor Hubbard, Jeffery Hubbard, and Trevor Jones: Thirteen great grandchildren; Two great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Two brothers - Emmitt and Washington, and 4 sisters - Eugenia, Mary, Fannie, and Daisy preceded him in death. Funeral service were held on Saturday May 2, 2015 @ 1:00pm in the New Grove Baptist Church 32 New Grove Road Kenbridge, Virginia. Reverend Dr. Curtis W. Bagley, Jr., Pastor