Robert Louis Jones, age 91, Hernando, FL passed away February 17, 2022 at his residence with his loving family at his side. Bob was born in Racine, WI on July 2, 1930 to the late William J. Jones and Lucy Denn Jones and came to Florida in 1995 from Hull, MA. He was a retired grocer who owned and operated Lasker’s Variety store in Boston, MA. Bob and his wife Gerry operated the store for 35 years, after purchasing it from her parents, who had operated the store for 50 years prior to selling to Gerry and Bob. Bob served our nation in the 9th Infantry Division, U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Bob worshipped at Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Lecanto. He was a devoted supporter and passionate member of the church.
Bob was an avid golfer and member of Citrus Hills BGA. He loved gardening, growing vegetables and enjoying his harvest.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 62 years, Gerry Lasker Jones and a daughter, Danette Lynn Casper and husband, Mark of Hernando, FL. He also leaves his pride and joy, grandson, Dimitri Casper. He was predeceased by his sister, Joan Morin.
Funeral Services are scheduled for Monday, February 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox church. Father Michael Petrides and Father George Ioannou will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow at Florida National Cemetery at 2:00 PM. Arrangements entrusted to Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness Florida.
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