Robert L. Jones Sr., 82, of Springfield and formerly of Oxford, Pa., Fostoria and Bellefontaine, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Springfield Assisted Living.
He was born October 9, 1938 in Oxford, Pa., to William and Norma (Myers) Jones Sr. He married Patricia LyBurtus January of 1961 in Bellefontaine. She passed away May 5, 1984.
He is survived by daughters Lorraine (Rodrick) Bush of Elida and Robin Johnson of Springfield; brother James (Setsuko) Jones of Douglasville, Pa.; sister Shirley (Ross) Whyte of Pottstown, Pa.; daughter-in-law Lisa Jones; 16 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; lots of nieces and nephews, daughter-in-law Lisa Jones; and special friend Mark Gunderson.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, sons Recardo, David and Keith Roberts, Robert “Chip” Jones Jr., brother William Jones Jr. and sister Pearl McClain.
Mr. Jones retired from the Union Carbide in Fostoria, a graduate of Oxford, Pa., High School and a U.S. Airforce Veteran. Robert loved Astronomy, photography and electronic technology.
Funeral services will be Saturday, June 5, at 1 p.m. at the Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria, with Pastor Shirley Lyons officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Memorials can be made to the Fostoria Kaubisch Memorial Library. Online Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hffh.net