Bobbie Jones

(From Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home)

Bobbie Glenn Jones, age 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep the afternoon of November 19, 2023.

Bobbie was born October 26, 1934 in Iberia Missouri, son to the late Edna and Raymond Jones. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife: Joyce Jones; three daughters: Anita Kay McGinn, Donna Fauver, Marsha French; and grandson: Alec French. 

He is survived by two daughters: Brenda Jones-Mueller and Paula Gardiner; his grandchildren: Tiffany Hutchinson, Brian Fauver, Emily Mueller, Micheal-Shane Mueller and Grant Gardiner; great grandchildren: Vanessa and Annisten Hutchinson; his three younger siblings: Luella Fear, Barbara Bryant, and Larry Jones; and many nieces, nephews, and friends (a lot of friends- Bobbie never met a stranger).

Bobbie graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1952. He enlisted in the Army March 1954 and was stationed in Ft. Bliss, TX. He married Joyce Eaves on June 15, 1955 in the Church of the Nazarene in Edwardsville, IL. He served 8 years in the Army, 25 years in the Army National Guard and was Honorably Discharged from both.

Bobbie was a dedicated family man and was actively involved with his 5 daughters activities including coaching their softball teams. He and Joyce were avid bowlers and were members of bowling leagues for years where they both won many awards. 

During his career he spent 38 years at McDonnell Douglas where he later retired from. Bobbie and Joyce raised their family in Edwardsville, IL and lived there until they moved to Webb City, MO in 1998. 

Bobbie loved music, specifically country music, and also enjoyed playing many musical instruments including the harmonica, guitar and piano. Bobbie was a bit of a perfectionist when it came to his house and his yard, he took pride in both. He also made it a point to stay physically fit to make sure he could always fit into his military uniform. In his later years you could find Bobbie at a horseshoe pit or in his garage drinking a cold beer and listening to the St Louis Cardinals game. He loved capturing memories, he always had his camera and camcorder out. Bobbie truly loved and valued the simple things in life. He went to every function of his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids that he could. He will be deeply missed by family, friends and neighbors.

The “So Long” services for Bobbie are as follows:

November 29th, 11:00AM Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home (301 W Broadway, Webb City) Officiated by Jason French. Followed by a private committal service and we ask that this is family only.

December 2nd, 10:00AM Glenview Church-The Nazarene (400 Glen Carbon Rd, Glen Carbon IL) Officiated by Loren Fear. Lunch will be served at the church immediately following the service.

December 2nd, 1:00PM. The Final Celebration of life will be held at The Corner Tavern as we toast “So Long” to Bobbie with his favorite cold beverages and snacks.

Please do not send flowers or plants. If you’re inclined to send memorials, please donate to your local Army National Guard in Bobbie’s name.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City, Missouri.