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Robert Lee Jones Sr.

Robert Lee Jones Sr.

August 24, 1933 - February 12, 2015
Funeral services were held for Robert Lee Jones Sr., 81, of Ville Platte, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ville Platte at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 14. Burial followed in the Sacred Heart Mausoleum.
A loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, Mr. Jones died Thursday, February 12, 2015, at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in Jefferson. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having proudly served in the United States Navy. He was an avid hunter and sportsman and a valued mechanic at Cabot Corporation for 30 years.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Jackie Johnson Jones of Ville Platte; three sons, Bob Jones and Gregory Jones, both of Ville Platte, and Kim Jones of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Debra Jones of Ville Platte; one brother, Rodney “Buddy” Jones of Lake Charles; and one sister, Eva Jones Ortego of Ville Platte. Precious memories will be fondly recounted by his eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Bertha Soileau Jones; one brother, Aubrey Jones; and one sister, Odile Broussard.
Father Brian Harrington officiated.
Family and friends may view the online obituary and/or sign the guestbook at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.
Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.

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