HOUSTON – On Friday, family members and colleagues of a postal worker tragically killed by a suspected hit and run driver last Saturday, paid their respects at the site of the incident in Houston. The group presented tokens of gratitude in honor of his legacy and the impact he had on their lives.
Amidst the sorrow, there was also a celebration for a life that ended too abruptly.
The memory of September 30 will forever be etched in the minds of those who attended the balloon release and candlelight vigil at Bauman and Julia Streets.
Klen Stewart, Robert’s coworker for four and a half years, rushed to the scene after seeing several police cars and a mail truck in the ditch. “I saw the yellow tape and knew immediately it was Robert,” he said.
Many people held a great deal of respect for Robert Denzel Jones, who was 29 years old.
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Adrianne Johnson, his supervisor, expressed her sorrow, “He did not deserve this; he was a wonderful person.”
Bright memories rushed back as tears streamed down their face.
Johnson praised the extra help they received from him by saying, “He would carry extra mail with a smile whenever we needed it.”
Nicknamed “super postman” by his coworkers and affectionately known as Scoot by his loved ones, this husband and father to a 4-year-old has undoubtedly impacted everyone he’s met.
Johnson spoke highly of him, saying, “You could always depend on him.”
His legacy continues to soar on, even though he is no longer with us. The impact he had on those he touched lives on.
Jones’ viewing and funeral are scheduled for tomorrow at 9 a.m. at New Mt. Carmel Baptist Church on Weaver Road.
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