Robert Alton Jones,

COLUMBIA—Funeral services for Robert Alton Jones, Jr., 61, of Columbia, will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, September 12, 2014 at the Chapel of Temples Halloran Funeral Home, 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212.Burial will follow at 12 noon in Ft. Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229.The family will greet friends from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2014 at the funeral home. Bob Jones, beloved husband for 34 years to Jennifer Ann (Judd) Jones, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014.Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the son of Robert A. Jones, Sr. and Joann Piehl Jones. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Air Force both at home and abroad. His ever-present optimism and enthusiasm for life was demonstrated through his foreign missions trips, his love of college football (go Gators!), and his infectious ear-to-ear smile. Bob’s energy and readiness to take on any challenge inspired those that knew and loved him. He was a member of Christian Life Church of Columbia and is survived by his parents, wife, two children, Joshua and Rachel, and two grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christian Life Church Missions Fund, 2700 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210.