Robert (Dinker) Dean Jones, 70, passed away peacefully at Largo Medical Center in Largo, FL, on Sunday May 3rd, 2015, after an extended illness. Bob was born in Canton, Ohio on October 25th, 1944. He graduated from Louisville High School in 1962. Attended Bowling Green University and served his country in the armed forces from 1965-1967. He retired from Sears and Roebuck after 30 years as a service technician.
After retiring, he worked for Kandel and Kandel Heating in Louisville until 2006 when he and his wife began spending their winters in Florida. Bob enjoyed his family, friends, golfing, cards, lottery tickets, oldies music and his beloved Notre Dame football team. Bob was a member of the American Legion Post 548 in Louisville, VFW, and Eagles. He was “Mr. Fix it” to all who knew him. His garden and lawn were beautiful. While in Florida he was the shuffleboard champion!
Bob was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Wilma (Holdren) Jones. Bob is survived by his loving wife Bonnie (Fisher) Jones of 49 years. They were married in Louisville, Ohio on July 27, 1966. “Pop” will be deeply missed by his children, Deana (Mike) Neidlinger of Alliance, Ohio and Tracy (Toby) Flanigan of Powell, Ohio. “PopPop” will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren whom he adored; Brittany Brahler of Hudson, Florida, Leah Novelli, Samantha Neidlinger, Rowdy Neidlinger, McGuire Flanigan and McKenna Flanigan. Bob is also survived by his wonderful sister and brother-in-law, Beth (Jones) and Greg Walpole of Louisville; many nieces and nephews; aunts, Norma Jones of Louisville and Sue Holdren of North Canton; many cousins including a special cousin, Debra Jones of Canton; brothers-in-law, James (Rose) Fisher and Jerry Fisher; and sister-in-law, Lorraine Fisher-Day.
Upon his death, Bob’s remains were cremated at Veterans Funeral Care in Clearwater, Florida. A memorial to celebrate his life will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank their family and friends for their support and love during this long journey. Dinker wishes all of you to sit with a cup of coffee and a donut and remember him with love.
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Sorry to hear of Bobs passing. He was a great man and a good golf buddy we had a lot of good times at edge water golf playing euchre and having a few beers.
Bonnie and family, So sorry to hear about Bob. He was a great guy. Linda
Bonnie and Family
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Dear Bonnie and family, SO sorry to read of Bobby’s passing. You’re being thought of more often than ever throughout these difficult days.
So sorry for your loss. Bobby was such a wonderful guy and fun to be around. He had the answers to fix so many things and he did just that for us many a time. We enjoyed those years of sitting next to you and Bobby at the Louisville football games. Never a football Friday night without laughs.
Love and prayers to your family.
Dear Bonnie and family. I was so sorry to hear of Bob’s (Dinker) passing. He was a very special classmate and friend. He was a lot fun to be with and made me smile. He was my biology class partner and he did the dysecting!
I would like to know when the memorial will be.
Thoughts and prayers
Joan Morrow Fladung
I currently live in California, and haven’t seen Bob in years, but upon seeing his picture in the Louisville Herald, I immediately recognized him. It obviously took me back to our youthful days. It all goes to fast, and I will definetly have that cup of coffee and a donut and remember him with love and joy!
Sorry to read of Dinker’s passing in the Herald. I last saw him at 50th year reunion for the LHS Class of 1962 in 2012. His health was not good then but he held on until now…what a fighter!! He’ll be missed.
To the Robert Jones family my deep sympathy with your lose. Roger Lipster