Robert "Bob" Harvey Jones

Robert “Bob” Harvey Jones passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Southern Cremations Fairburn (Holly Hill) Chapel. Rev. Dr. Charles Ramsey officiating and Eulogist. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Hon. Hattie Portis-Jones; children, Jessica Towns (Larry), Bonita Jones (Jonita), Sonya Jones-Ingram (Le’Roy), Bobby Anne Curtis, Marcell McGowan; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; brother, Herschel M. Jones (Margaret); sister, Marilyn Jones Arrington; nieces, nephews, many other devoted family, friends and church members. Public viewing Sunday, May 23, 2021, 3:00-5:00 pm at Holly Hill Chapel, 431 SW Broad Street, Fairburn, GA. 30213. (770) 964-7833 www.southerncremations.com. Services can be LIVED Streamed by viewing https://youtu.be/9M-7w7689-0 In lieu of flowers please send donations to South West Christian Care at swchristiancare.org or mail directly to 7225 Lester Road Union City, GA 30291. Robert “Bob” H. Jones, CPA, was an entrepreneur/CEO of his own Tax/Accounting firm while also serving as Adjunct Professor of Graduate Level Finance and Public Budgeting at his alma mater, Clark Atlanta University. He taught evenings after managing large departments for over 20 years for the City of Atlanta. Bob was a Mayoral Appointee of both Mayor Maynard Jackson and Mayor Bill Campbell. Bob was an integral player in creating the financing options for the expansion of Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, known as the World’s busiest airport. His wisdom as Director of Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Accounting and Auditing was invaluable. He received many rewards, accolades and certifications. The projects he continued to work on throughout the city proved monumental. Bob hired and mentored many young business professionals throughout his career. Bob’s other employers included Atlanta Public School, City of Colorado Springs, MARTA, Atlanta Housing Authority and Exxon Corporation of Houston, TX. Prior to beginning his professional career, Bob served in the United States Air Force as a medic, ascending to the rank of Sargent before leaving the Air Force with an Honorable Discharge. He traveled the world including a tour of duty in Peshawar, Pakistan. Robert “Bob” Harvey Jones was the first born of three children to the late Robert Miller Jones and Myrtle J. Jones on November 19, 1941, in Rome, Georgia. He accepted Christ at an early age at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Rome, GA where his grandfather, George H. Jones was Sunday School Superintentent. Bob continued to nurture his relationship with his creator as a member of St. John AME Church, Fairburn, GA then under the leadership of Rev. B.A. Hart and now under the leadership of Rev. Charles Ramsey. Bob started his formal education at East Rome Elementary School where he was immediately placed into the second grade. He finished his primary education at South Rome Elementary School. Bob completed his formal education at Main High School where played football (Jersey #17) and graduated with honors. Bob received his Bachelor of Arts from Clark College (now Clark Atlanta) and Master of Science in Real Estate from Georgia State University. Bob leaves behind a loving wife of 25 years, Fairburn Councilwoman, The Hon. Hattie Portis-Jones; four loving daughters, Jessica (Larry) Towns, Bonita (Jonita) Jones, Sonya (Le’Roy) Jones Ingram, all of Atlanta, GA; Bobby Ann Curtis, of Cartersville, GA; four grandchildren: Ivory Samuels, Isaac General, Barry Curtis, JoVontae’ Speight. One brother, Herschel (Margaret) Jones, one sister, Marilyn Jones Arrington, both of Atlanta. One nephew, Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington, Jr., three nieces: Ida Brown, Carmen Jones and Michelle Arrington. One surviving aunt, Mrs. Wille B. Cody, of Cleveland, Ohio. Bob’s in-laws cherished him dearly. Brother-In-Law, Bobby (Verlee) Portis, Sister-In-Law, Harriett (Keith) Portis-Jackson, both of Milwaukee, WI, and Sister-In-Law, Vivian (Rafeal) Portis-Escoto of Washington, DC. A host of cousins and other devoted family, friends, and church members who adored him and delighted in his jokes. Bob was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and deep-sea fishing. His hobbies included playing the saxophone (as a former band member), breeding beagles, grilling and cooking wild game and seafood. He was a skilled bid whist player and enjoyed playing checkers and ping pong. He loved his dog “Chloe”and enjoyed his daily walks with her rain or shine! His favorite unique dance was “The HuckaBuck”. One that only he could give justice to… He was spunky and hilariously funny. He loved animals and had a smile that would light up a room. He always sought to serve the community and loved God dearly. Robert “Bob” H, Jones, transitioned May 16,2021 after a short stay at Southwest Christian Care Hospice in Union City, Georgia. Words cannot express what a large hole will be left in our family. March on Robert H. Jones, soldier march on…