Bobby Jones

Bobby Paul Jones, 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Mr. Jones was born in Hendersonville, NC to the late Paul and Fay Edney Jones. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Fay Lathrop.

Bobby graduated Wilkes Central High School in 1965. He joined the Air Force and went on to get his Bachelors degree from Florida Southern College in 1974. He loved the beach, doing yard work and making barbecue on his smoker. He was a faithful servant of the Lord and a devoted member of Trinity of Fairview for 28 years.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Karin Wright Jones; five children, Kristie Ann Julian (Randy); Ryan Paul Jones (Taryn) and their children, Ian and Zack; Shawn Richard Jones (Barbara Jean) and their children, Juniper and Felix; Emily C. Holland (Lee) and their son, Nathaniel; and Katherine Grace Brown and a brother-in-law, Richard Lathrop.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Trinity of Fairview Church with pastor and friend Stacey Harris officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trinity of Fairview Wellness Center.