Robert Jones Sr.

Hastings resident Robert C. Jones, Sr., 81, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019, at CHI Health St. Francis, Grand Island, NE.

Memorial Services are 2 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Tom Murray officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday with family present 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date.

Robert was born June 29, 1937, in Fillmore County, NE to Raymond & Adeline (Nuss) Jones. He graduated from Sutton High School. Robert married Nola Joan Hughes on July 6, 1956, at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings; she preceded him in death on November 8, 2015.

Robert worked as a printer and manager at Cornhusker Press, where he later retired. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Eagles, and past President of Midwest Printers Association.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nola Joan Jones; and sister, Shirley Dodd.

SURVIVORS:
Children & Spouse:
Robert C. Jones, Jr. – Guide Rock, NE
Pamela S. Schlichtman – Hastings, NE
Jason N. & Barbara Jones – Omaha, NE
Grandchildren:
Austin Schlichtman
Robert C. Jones III
Chelby Schlichtman
Lauren Jones
Alex Jones
Soon to be Great-Grandson:
Beckham Schlichtman
Sister:
Faye Cunningham – Scottsdale, AZ
Brother & Spouse:
Wallace & Rose Jones – New Braunfels, TX
Nieces & Nephews