Robert William Jones

Robert William Jones 76, of Okmulgee, Oklahoma went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 1, 2020. He was born to Elmer Jones and Elsie Roberts on January 27, 1944 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Robert was a dedicated member of Belvin Baptist church, a Haskell Indian Nations University Alumni and a former Muscogee Creek Nation, National Council Representative.

Robert served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1970. He served with the 5th Infantry Division, Bravo Battery 5th Battalion and 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment. Roberts' military career starts at Ft. Polk, Louisiana and upon completion of Infantry training, he served at Ft. Lewis Washington and was later stationed in Germany. Upon world events, he would later be deployed to Vietnam and was awarded countless awards and medals including Vietnam Service Ribbon, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Service, Commemorative Metal, Gallantry Cross, and Combat Infantryman’s Badge. Once Roberts’s missions were complete, he returned home to serve his community and fellow Veterans as a proud member and Post Commander at the Okmulgee Veterans of Foreign War-Post 1189.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Terry Jones Sr., Glen Jones, Billy Jones and one son Ronald Jones.

Robert is survived by his six children Robert Jones Sr. of Okmulgee, Rodney Jones of Hitchita, Reggie Benson of Okmulgee, Roxanne Jones of Okmulgee, Ryan Jones of Okmulgee, Renee Jones of Okmulgee, four brothers Mitchell King and wife Fannie of Wewoka, Joseph Berryhill and wife Esther of Okemah, JoJo Johnson of Okmulgee, Floyd Jones of Okmulgee, one niece (more like a sister) Melinda Deeringwater, a special friend Carla Smith of Okmulgee, 18 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Pallbearers will be Clint King, Tony Berryhill, Scott King, Shane Jones, Austin Jones, Scott Jones along with honorary Pallbearers, Darren Jones, Jamie Jones, DJ Jones, Cedric Noriega, Justin James.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM at Belvin Baptist church in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on Wednesday, October 7, 2020.

Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt Funeral Service. Family and friends may send memories and condolences to the family online, www.schaudtfuneralservice.com