Bobby Jones

Bobby Jones, age 79, went to be with the Lord September 10, 2014. He was a 6 year veteran of USAF. Member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church and Phil Lovorn’s SS Class. He was a long time deacon and Sunday School teacher; enjoyed being a mission volunteer to Brazil and Mexico; was a hospice volunteer where he made many wonderful friends. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and was blessed with many loving friends. Retired from TVA after 30 years and 6 years with Mesa Associates, Inc. Preceded in death by parents, Z.R. and Jeanette Jones and three brothers all of Columbus, GA. Survived by wife, Janice, whom he called his sweetheart for over 57 years; daughter, Kelly (Dan) Smugor; grandchildren, Erin (Derek) Chambers, Courtney Bishop, Eric (Amber) Bishop, Caitlyn Smugor and Ethan Smugor; great grandchildren, Alexia, Isaiah, and Noah DeBusk, Aniston Bishop, and Emeri Chambers; brother, Donald (Pat) Jones, Columbus, GA; sister, Betty Bunger, Louisville, KY; several nieces and nephews. If you wish, in lieu of flowers you may give to Faith Missions or the Womens Ministry at Beaver Dam Baptist Church, 4328 E. Emory Road, Knoxville, TN 37938. Family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 pm Friday at Beaver Dam Baptist Church with funeral service to follow, Dr. Alan Price and Dr. Charles Earl officiating. Music by Mike Bundon. Family and friends will meet 12:45 pm Saturday at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens for 1:00 pm interment.