Bobby Jones

Jones, Bobby - Age 79, of Owosso, passed away peacefully at home on October 15, 2023.  Per Bobby's wishes, cremation has taken place, and he will be laid to rest, with military honors, at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made in Bobby's memory to the Ronald McDonald House Charities (www.rmhc.org).

Bobby Jones was born on May 23, 1944 in Paducah, Kentucky to the late Marvin L .and Wanda Louise (Jackson) Jones.  He graduated from Durand High School in 1962 and went off to serve our country with the United States Army.  He worked for 32 years at General Motors before retiring in 1997.  Bobby was a member of the Pentecostal Church, Disabled American Veterans and he enjoyed reading, word search puzzles and was an avid Detroit Tigers fan.

He is survived by his wife, Dona; children, Tamara Marie Perkins of Owosso, Marlesa Kay (Jon) Jones of Durand, and Guy Robert Jones of Lennon;  stepchildren, Dale Edward (Melissa) Shiffer of Bancroft, and Charlotte Elizabeth (Krystal) Sage of Perry;  grandchildren, Matthew, Zachariah, Kyle, Katie, Destiny, Jarin, and Wyatt; siblings, Shirley (Tom) Jones of Owosso, Larry (Lisa) Jones of Corunna, and Jerry Jones;  Bobby is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and his fury family, Joey and Jake.

He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Harley-Ann Shiffer; Siblings, Jack Jones; Linda Crickmore; and Gail Brown.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to Julie Marr and the wonderful staff at Visiting Angels for their care and kindness.

Online condolences may be shared on Bobby's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com