Martinez, GA - Robert Harvey Jones, DPM, 93, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at his residence. “Bob” beloved husband of Marcia Anne Jones; step-father to Michael C. Brown of Springfield, Virginia and Melanie A. Brown of Hickory, North Carolina; uncle of Carolyn Barcafer, her husband Robert Barcafer and children Bobby, Julie, Amy, Michael and Melissa; Podiatrist; APMA Life Member; First Baptist Church Member; George Ballentine Bible Study Member; Member of George Walton Lodge #699; Alee Shriner; Augusta Shrine Club Member; Past Commander of Legion of Honor; Past Exalted Ruler of Augusta Elk Lodge #205; American Post 63; WWII Veteran and Pinnacle Club Member was born in Huntington, West Virginia, Cabell County, and the son of the late Harvey Stanard and Libbie Bailey Jones. He was the Chief of Podiatry for the Veterans Administration of Augusta and was known for establishing their Podiatry and Residency Program. He was an officer and publisher in the National Association of Podiatry.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 10, 2016 in the Storey Chapel at First Baptist Church of Augusta with Dr. Warren Burnham officiating. Interment with Military Honors to follow at Westover Memorial Park.
Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Shriners Legion of Honor, the George Ballentine Bible Study Class, George Walton Lodge #699, Augusta Shrine Club, Augusta Elks Lodge #205, and American Legion Post 63. Honorary pallbearers are asked to assemble at 2:00 PM on Saturday in the foyer of the Storey Chapel.
A special thank you to Christina Manuel who served lovingly as his caregiver 4+ years. Much gratitude for the personnel of the Veterans Administration Home Base Primary Care, Five Star Home Health Care and Heartland Hospice.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening, September 9, 2016 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Greenville Shriners Hospital, C/O Mr. Chuck Riggin, Alee Temple Legion of Honor, 3005 Grey Fox Drive, Hephzibah, Georgia, 30815 will be appreciated.