Bobby Lee Jones

Bobby Lee Jones, age 90, of St. Augustine, passed away on January 5, 2024 at Bailey Family Center for Caring with his family by his side. Bobby was born on April 20, 1933 in Lundale, WV to parents Sherman and Sylvia Jones. He grew up in West Virginia and joined the Navy to avoid working in the coal mines, which was the only local work available. Bobby served in the US Navy during the Korean War aboard the aircraft carrier USS Palan. In 1956 he moved from Jacksonville, FL to St. Augustine where he started work as a laborer for the City of St. Augustine. In his 20 years with the city, Bobby progressed through the ranks to become the Director of Public Works for the City of St. Augustine. He retired from the city and went to work for St. Johns County as Director of Utilities where he worked for another 20 years. Bobby loved his work. During his employment and in his retirement he had his own business servicing private water and sewer systems. Bobby's favorite past-times were fishing, going to the beach, and watching Florida Gator Football. He was widely known for his ability to beer batter and fry just about anything. He made the best clam chowder and fried turkey ever but could have improved on his perlow. More than anything, Bobby loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He is survived by his companion of 17 years, Sandy Williams, and her sons, Chip & Dean; a daughter, Terrie Sims of St. Augustine, FL; sons, Thomas "Tommy" Jones (Kelly) of St. Augustine; Bobby L. Jones, Jr. and his wife Ruthann of Key Largo; grandchildren, Chester Sims and his wife Farron, Jennifer Sims, Jamie Sims and his wife Portia, Matt Sims and his fiance’ Brook Karabinchak, Brian Jones and his wife Jessie, Natasha McGee and her husband Patrick; and great grandchildren, Emily Putnam; Trenton Sims, Charlotte Sims, Hughston Sims; Chase Sims; Jacob Jones and his fiance’Ava, AJ Jones, Hunter Skinner, Michael McGee and Christian McGee. A celebration of life, like the many parties that Bobby threw in his life, will be held at 3pm on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Bobby’s home. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bobby Lee Jones

April 20, 1933 - January 5, 2024