Robert G. “Bob” Jones

Robert G. “Bob” Jones, 71 of East Liverpool, OH, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2023, at Calcutta Health Care. Bob was born on February 12, 1952, in East Liverpool, the son of the late Robert E. and Catherine (Salter) Jones.
A graduate of Beaver Local High School’s class of 1970, after graduation Bob joined the United States Army. He completed basic training in Texas and served two tours in Vietnam. He then furthered his military career with the National Guard. His time in the military instilled in him a sense of duty, honor and discipline, qualities that he carried throughout his life.
Bob began his employment at Crucible Steel in Midland, PA where he worked from 1972 until 1981. Bob was also employed at Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant and was most recently employed for 10 years as private security at Fisher Scientific International, until his retirement.
Of all the things that Bob enjoyed in his life, he was most content when he was surrounded by his family. He loved playing with his grandson, nieces and nephews. Bob always enjoyed spending time with them.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 48 years Melody Kay (Mills) Jones, whom he married on September 7, 1974; his son Zachariah Rodan Jones of East Liverpool, grandson Ryker Phoenix Jones; his four sisters: Cathy (Bob) Williams of East Liverpool, Carol (Joe) Paolino of Maine, Linda (C.T.) Watts of New Hampshire, and Mary (Dave) Eshelman of Carrollton Ohio. He also leaves behind 11 nieces and nephews, 22 great nieces and nephews, and 1 great-great niece.
Along with his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his faithful companion Shiva.
Visitation will be held from 1pm–3pm and from 5pm-7pm Monday, August 7, 2023 at the Martin Chapel of Care Funeral & Cremation Specialists in Calcutta, Ohio. The Funeral will be held at 11am Tuesday, August 8th at the Faith Community Church at 50495 Sharon Drive, East Liverpool, Ohio with Pastor David Chafins officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in Bob’s name to: Tri State Veterans Burial Group, Inc., 47666 Summerset Road, East Liverpool, OH 43920