Robert Lee Jones Jr.

Robert Lee Jones, Sr., personally known as "Beast" to his family and all that knew him, was born on March 16, 1946 in Bardwell, Texas to Sarah and Robert Lee Jones, Sr.
Robert Lee was educated in the public schools of Wichita Falls, Texas and was the first black football player to play in the Oil Bowl, a High School All-Star Game. He furthered his education at Prairie View University, where he continued playing the sport he loved, football.
Robert worked as a Psychiatric Technician in the Psychiatric Ward at Mainland Center Hospital for over 10 years. He later became a Direct Support Specialist at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Texas in League City and retired after 15+ years of service. He had a strong passion for the residents and truly loved his job.
In 1970, he married Emma A. Beatrice Bibbs and to this union, four beautiful children were born. Robert Lee was hard-working, and friendly to all he met. He always greeted everyone with a big smile that will be truly missed. He was a die-hard Dallas Cowboy fan, enjoyed cooking, fishing, playing bingo, dominoes and spending time with his grandchildren. He made it his mission to spend his holiday time with his grandchildren. Robert was a loving and devoted father and grandfather. He enjoyed life and being with his family. He has left a lot of fond memories that will be with us for a lifetime.
Robert departed this life on Thursday, September 24, 2020 in Houston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sarah and Robert Lee Jones, Sr.; his brother, Troy D. Jones.
Left to cherish his memories; Devoted Children; Rachelle L. Jones-Linscomb (Cassius), Jennifer D. Jones, Jeffery S. Jones, and Sarah Y. Jones; Step-mother, Bertha Jones; Grandchildren, Cassius Linscomb, Jr. (Christine), Xavier Linscomb, Mark Smith, Jr. (Krystal), Madison Jones-Austin, Javeon Jones, Jayla Jones, Jeffery Jones, Jr.; Great Grandchildren, Kai Walls and Londynn Linscomb; Sisters, Deborah Evans and Sharon Jones; Brothers, Lawerence Jones and Michael Jones; the Mother of his Children, Emma A. Bibbs-Taylor, Forever-In-Laws, Vertie Roberts, Charlene Terry, Mary Owens, James Bibbs, Donald Bibbs, Daniel Bibbs and Kenneth Bibbs; and a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

There will be a public visitation held on Friday, October 2, 2020 at 1230pm with a chapel service to begin at 230pm. Services to be held at Carnes Funeral Home located at 3100 Gulf Freeway Texas City, Texas 77591. Burial to follow at Rising Star Cemetery.