Robert Thomas Jolley Oh by gosh by golly - Heaven’s received another Jolley Bob was born in Jefferson City, Missouri on April 4, 1927 the youngest of two boys to Eula and Virgil Jolley. At an early age the family moved to Tipptonville, Tenn. There amoung other things about life on the river, he learned from his father to set the navagational channel beacons on the Mississippi River, without which the Navy, merchant and passenger ships would have surely run aground. This experience and his expertness on the river would lead to receiving at the young age of 18, a Coast Guard Captains License. His life on the water would continue with his service in the Navy. After training on the Great Lakes he was off to the Pacific Theater as an LTS operator. He was on his way to Okanowa when the Japenese capitulated. He was sent to Bremerton to finish his naval duty. Astounded by the beauty that was Puget Sound, he decided he would remain here forever. Bob continued his career on the water with Alaska Frieghtlines on the tug boats. He finally came ashore to persue a career as an operations manager for various trucking companies. In 1948 he married Patricia Lane and added two girls and three boys to the family. After 25 years they divorced and Bob met and married Betty Jean Richardson in 1976. Betty brought two boys and three girls to the marriage which made for quite a brood. Bob was and outdoorsman, hunter and great mechanic. Bob and Betty enjoyed thier cabin and fishing in Packwood for over 25 years. Our good kind and loving God allowed Bob to die peacefully at home as per his wishes. He was predeceased by his daughter P.J. Eakin (2002) wife Betty Jean (2006) brother Gaylord (2007) son Doug (2007) and son Robin 1-3-2008. We who are left behind say “Goodbye” to another one of the ‘greatest generation’. You will be missed. Surviving Bob are his children Greg and Bec, five step children, grandchildren, cousins, nephews and friends. Funeral mass to be celebrated Jan. 25 at 6pm concurrent with his son Robin in St. Charles Bomerreo Catholic Church. 7112 12th ST., Tacoma, reception to follow. Entombment at New Tacoma Cemetery. Pub Date: 1/20/2008 Tacoma News Tribune