Robert Conrad Jones

Robert Conrad Jones, CB Handle "Born Loser", age 62, of Jones Road in Leicester went home to be with his Savior, October 2, 2006 at his residence. He was a life-long native of Buncombe County and a long haul truck driver for 38 years with two million miles accident-free. He received numerous awards from the American Trucking Association over the years. His last employment was with Paschall Truck Lines. He was a member of Bell United Methodist Church. Mr. Jones is survived by his parents, Alexander "Mont" and Ella Mae Jones; his wife Betty J. Jones; his three children, Chad Jones and wife Stacy of Leicester, Christy J. Lawrence and husband Charles of Oteen and Clay Jones of Asheville; one step-son, Steve Ayers of Tonotosassa, FL and six grandchildren, Monica Jones of Candler, Alex Lawrence of Oteen, Becky Guffey of Leicester, and Malik, Tyler and Nick Campbell of the home; one great-grandchild, Harley Hensley of Candler and several close personal friends. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday at Bell United Methodist Church with Reverend George Davis officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. His family will receive friends 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.