Robert Labarre Jones Jr. ’86

ROBERT LABARRE JONES JR. died in a tragic automobile accident July 21, 1989. Bobby, as his family and friends knew him, was a young man with truly enormous energy and potential, having achieved much and won the mutual esteem of so many in his brief and brilliant sojourn of 27 years.

Born in Chicago, Bobby grew up in the Bergen County, N.J., area, and distinguished himself as exceptionally blessed with intellect, compassion, and a desire to make a positive difference in the world.

In 1980 he graduated with honors from Mahwah High School, where he excelled in language, debating and soccer. He was president of the Latin club, and as an added joy, became proficient in German.

At Princeton, Bobby majored in English and earned a Certificate of High Proficiency in AfroAmerican Studies. He also played soccer. He met the challenges of Princeton while being employed full time at International Business Machines. Upon graduation Bobby won a PrincetoninAsia fellowship, under which he taught English for a year to 800 students at the Dalian Institute of Technology in China. Subsequently he rejoined I.B.M., where he was working as a marketing representative at the time of his death.

Having lost his father earlier in 1989, Bobby is survived by his mother; two sisters, Beth Jones and Karen Jones Gregory '79; and a brother Brian. To them the Class extends its deepest sympathy.

Contributions may be sent to the Robert L. Jones Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 791, Mahwah, NJ 07430.

The Class of 1986