Robert E. Jones, 89

Funeral services for Robert E. Jones D.D., age 89, of Tupper Lake, will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 11:00AM at Tupper Lake Christian Center with Pastor Dave Boyea officiating. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 11:00AM up until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Holy Name Cemetery in Tupper Lake. Mr. Jones passed away at his home on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

Bob was born on June 2, 1934, in Tupper Lake, NY, the son of the late John Hubert and Delima Oshier Jones. He graduated from Tupper Lake Central School and enlisted in the Army where he served 4 years. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard where he served on various vessels and was stationed at many different ports around the world during his 20-year tenure. Bob was an avid ham radio enthusiast and kept in contact with the many friends he made worldwide during his time with the United States Coast Guard.

After retiring from the service, he started working for the Tupper Lake Police Dept as a dispatcher. He also became more involved in the Catholic Charismatic Church. He served as Patriarch of the Catholic Charismatic Church and most recently the Patriarch Emeritus.

Bob also loved motorcycles, he loved driving and repairing them; he had a passion for all things mechanical, especially radio-controlled airplanes. He was also a member of Mensa.

Condolences can be made online at www.fraryfuneralhome.com.