Robert J. Jones “Bogus”
“BoBo, we all love you very much and wish you were here with us. Everyone misses you, we love you. Your girl, Quinn”
Robert J. Jones, known to all as “Bogus”, passed away surrounded by loving family after a brief illness, on September 14, 2018, at the age of 64.
Bogus was born on May 18, 1954 in Albany, New York to John (Jack) and Dorothy (Griner) Jones. He attended St. Mary’s in Hudson Falls and later graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1972.
Bogus lived every day to it’s fullest and “sowed his oats” when he was young as his father will tell. After high school, he relocated to Miami, Florida to give local law enforcement a break. When all was quiet, he moved back to Hudson Falls, NY and “settled” down. He married Nancy Murphy in January 1979 and soon welcomed his two daughters, Hillary and Abby, whom he named upon their first meeting. After working various jobs to support his growing family, he began his career as correctional officer for the State of New York in 1982.
Throughout his 25-year career in corrections, his friendships with his fellow guards are what kept him going. Whether it was the games they came up with to pass the time, the many trips to Yankee and Giant’s Stadiums or sending anonymous mailings to one another, their brotherhood held strong.
When Bogus wasn’t working you could find him mowing and taking meticulous care of his lawn, watching the Hudson Falls Tigers athletic events, out on his Harley or glued to his ESPN. He also enjoyed the annual vacations to Surfside Beach, South Carolina with his family and friends that were family. Skiing trips to Italy, beach trips to Mexico and Dominican Republic, and later Disney and Universal trips with his granddaughters kept him full of stories right to the end.
After the stroke that couldn’t take him from us in 2011, he fought back to live a full life, eventually riding 20 miles a day on his new recumbent bicycle. His granddaughter Maddie Mae aided in his recovery by singing him back to health with her one hit wonder on You Tube. In true Bogus fashion, he never let his new normal get him down and was sure to practice walking without his cane so he was able to walk his daughter, Abby down the aisle on her wedding day.
Reluctant to tag himself a moniker for his grandfather duties, his “Mighty, Mighty, Quinn” lovingly named him BoBo and for those closest to him, Bogus forever became BoBo. His time before and after school with his Quinny solidified their unbreakable bond. His youngest granddaughter, Vivienne Bo, will carry on his namesake for us all.
His mother, Dorothy Jones, his stepmother, Patricia Marden Jones, his stepbrother, Brent Farnsworth and his mother in law, Jeanne O’Brien Murphy, predeceases him.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Nancy, his daughters, Hillary and Abby and their husbands (the son’s he always wanted), Levi Brewer and James McReynolds. His granddaughters, Madison Mae, Quinn Elizabeth and Vivienne Bo. His father John M. (Jack) Jones, his brother Richard Risman-Jones (Heidi), his sister, Carol Long (Ron), his step sisters, Renee Farnsworth and Brenda McAdams (Sandy), his brother in laws, Brien Murphy (Claire) and Richard Murphy (Kathy), his uncle William Jones (Betty) and many, many, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Friends may call on Wednesday, September 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls.
Funeral services will take place the following day at 11 a.m. at the Gospel Lighthouse Assemblies of God Church, 30 La Cross Street, Hudson Falls.
After the funeral, a gathering will be held at the family home.
In lieu of flowers, please be kind to one another.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net
My condolenses to Nancy and the whole family. Bogus was such a good and loyal friend of my brother, Todd. He’ll not be forgotten.
My deepest sympathies to Nancy and family. Such a love between all in this family. What wonderful memories I have and will never fade ! Stay strong. You have have much support..bless you all!
Bogus you were the best even when you were bogus!!! We had fun together always and lots of old memories, even if you and I couldn’t remember much. Take care in heaven and ride your bike into eternity. Love Jan Montgomery Bartholomew
to Nancy and family – so sorry for your loss. memories only get stronger and Bogus will forever be there.
Deepest condolences to the Bogus family and friends for the loss of your loved one Robert. Find Hope and comfort in God’s Psalms 83:18 wonderful promise for the loved ones we have lost in death a resurrection back to life very soon for the righteous and unrighteous John 5:28,29, right here on a brand new Paradise Earth no more sickness pain or death Life Without End Revelation 21:1-5.
Bogus rest in peace my friend. Murph , our deepest condolences to you and your family. God Bless!!
Nancy, Hillary, Abby , families and friends – May God bless you all at this sad time . what a great man. always took the time to chit chat when I ran into him while he was out riding. Always waved when I beeped the horn when he was mowing. He will be missed. Sending lots of hugs your way. Love Theresa Ibbotson
Deepest condolences to you all, Nancy, Hillary, and Abby. Praying for peace and comfort.
Heartfelt condolences and sympathy to Nancy and family on the loss of your beloved Bogus. May you find peace and comfort with time, memories and the love of family and friends. May God bless you and give you strength during this time. You are in my prayers.
God bless you. Giovanna
To Nancy and all of your family and friends, we are sad to hear the news of Bogus. Know that your Matunuck friends are thinking of you and wishing you strength, comfort and peace. Jamie and Stoney
Sorry I can’t be there to pay my respects to a great guy. Nancy,Hillary, Abby and family- I’m so sorry for your loss. His obit was so well done. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I send my deepest condolences to you, Nancy, and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My condolences to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers/
My condolences to your family/ You are in my thoughts and prayers.
My condolences to your family. My thoughts and prayers for you.
Nancy Jean,
I am so so sorry! I pray you find peace and comfort .
Love & Sympathy
Lara
Thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Bogus Bobo Jones family. I’ll miss seeing him out and about. Great fellow brother officer at GMCF. He will be great missed by all that knew him.
So sorry for your loss Nancy, our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.
Nancy, Girls & Family,
My sincere condolences to all of you for the loss of your Bogus/BoBo.
Prayers of Peace, and Fond memories that will always be with you. May he be at Peace now.
Nancy – Hillary & Abby we loved you as neighbors and now I can’t stop thinking of all of you. Sending sympathy to you and the whole family. Prayers and peace with fond memories for Bogus.
Our sincere condolences to the Jones family for your loss. Bogus touch so many people ,He and his family are very good people. Bogus thank you for all the fond memories . Rest in peace brother, You will never be forgotten.Bless you and your family.