Robert L. Jones, 81, formerly of Brookings, died Saturday, October 12, 2019, in Amarillo, Texas. A visitation was held in Amarillo. 

Robert was born Oct. 10, 1938, in Erwin, South Dakota to Robert and Opal Jones. 

He grew up in Brookings and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force as an Airman 2nd Class from 1956-1960. He married Patricia Sherwood on Aug. 25, 1961, in Amarillo. 

Robert worked for Western Electric as an installer for 30 years. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his grandsons.

 He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Dorothy Ishmael. 

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Jones; two daughters, Kristi Jones of Austin and Shelli Sissel and husband David of Temple; and three grandsons.