Robert Allen Jones

     Robert Allen Jones, 89, “Bob”, passed away Wednesday, March 23.  Family and friends will gather for visitation and sharing of memories, Tuesday, March 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, 2401 Houston Hwy. in Victoria. Service for Robert will be held on Wednesday, March 30th at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 1309 E. Mesquite Ln., in Victoria. Interment will immediately follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

    Robert was born September 30, 1932, in Texas City, Texas to the late Wallace Boone and Mary Alice Jones. Robert had an accomplished welding career of over thirty years at Union Carbide and he was known to be involved in coaching little league baseball as well as softball. Robert served his country honorably in the Army, ran marathons, loved to travel and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

    Robert was also the president of the Stroman High School Booster Club. He married the love of his life, Marie Muschalek on Monday, September 3, 1956, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna, Texas and they spent over 65 wonderful years together watching their family grow. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace Boone and Mary Alice Jones.

    Robert leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Marie Jones; Sons, Randy Jones (Jessica), Casey Jones (Heather); daughters, Robbie Lauger (Craig), Nicki Hagel (Robert), Kim Shook (Dain), 15 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. A special thank you would like to be extended to Robert’s caregiver of years to Kristina Garcia.

    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of Victory Catholic School.

    Thoughts and memories may be shared online at www.gracefuneralhome.net.

    Arrangements and services under the personal care of Grace Funeral Home.