Bobby Jones

August 23, 1941 - March 17, 2018

Bobby Jones, 76, of Bristol, Virginia passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at his home in Bristol, Virginia following an extended illness. He was born in Pikeville, KY on August 23, 1941, a son of the late Perry and Erietta Johnson Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Amy Bradwell, and one sister, Betty Jo Crossan. He was retired from Pound Pro Mart after working for 30 years as a Buyer and Manger. He was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp, serving in the Viet Nam War. He loved fishing and other sporting activities. He was an avid UK fan and Atlanta Braves fan. He was a Member of Lions Club International for 10 years. He was a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Julia Jones; one daughter, Catherine Vincer and husband, Anthony; son-in-law, John Bradwell; two grandchildren, Emma Vincer and Daniel Vincer; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express a special thank you to all the Brothers and Sisters from Euclid Avenue Baptist Church, Dr. Thomas Townsend and Wellmont Hospice and Hospice House staff for all the love and care shown to Bobby during his illness. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Euclid Avenue Baptist Church, 900 Euclid Avenue, Bristol, VA 24201. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. with Dr. Allen Roberts, Pastor, officiating. The committal services and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 22, 2018 in Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol, VA. Everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Euclid Avenue Baptist Church, 900 Euclid Avenue, Bristol, VA 24201 or Wellmont Hospice House, One Medical Park Boulevard, Bristol, TN 37620. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.BlevinsCares.com. Mr. Jones and his family are in the care of Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services.(276) 669-6141.