Robert D. “Crowbar” Jones age 81, of Shoals

He was born December 29, 1940 in Dubois County to John and Ruby (Hagen) Jones.

He graduated Springs Valley High School Class of 1959, retired from the B&O / CSX Railroad and was a member of Nicholson Valley Church. He was a member of the American Legion Post #61, was 7th District Indiana Vice Commander for six years and Post 61 Commander for eight years. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandkids.

He is survived by three daughters, Melissa (Kerry) Whipking, Melody (Heith) Thewes and Misty Carr; two sons, Tim (Debbie) Jones and Bobby (Tamara) Jones; grandchildren Kennedi (Hunter) Salmon, Cheyenne (Tj) Whipking, Angus Whipking, Skylar (Kim) Whipking, Brandon Whipking, Sydney (Avery) Thewes, Hunter Thewes, Ronnie (Haley) Thewes, Nicky Jones, Makenzie Hensley and Kaegan Hensley. Also surviving are sisters, Barbara (Emil) Bauer, Carolyn (Allen) Zehr and Loretta (Harold) Tinkle; and brothers, Melvin (Donna) Jones and Gary (Karen) Jones.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Robbie Halbert.

Funeral services are 12:00 PM Thursday at the Nicholson Valley Church in Dubois, Indiana with Pastor Albert Madden officiating. Burial will be in the Crystal Cemetery. 

Visitation will be 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church.