Obituary of Robert Earl Jones

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Robert Earl Jones

Robert Earl Jones (born February 3, 1910 in Tate County, Mississippi) was a film actor and boxer who was best known for his role in the 1939 film, “Lying Lips.” Robert died on September 7, 2006 and his death was because of natural causes. He died at the old age of 96.

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Robert Earl Jones Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Jones, Robert Earl
    • Common Name: Robert Earl Jones
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Tate County, Mississippi, United States
    • Birth Date: February 03, 1910
    • Age: 96 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Earl Jones
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $6 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Marie's Dressing
    • Favorite Color: Violet
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
    • Favorite Actor: Anthony Hopkins

    Robert Earl's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Robert Earl Jones
    • Father: Robert Jones
    • Mother: Elnora Sunden Jones
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Ruth Connolly (married 1929-divorced 1934)
      • Jumelle P. Jones (married 1938-divorced 1950)
      • Ruth Williams (married 1960-1981, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • James Earl Jones (born January 17, 1931-died September 09, 2024)
      • Matthew Earl Jones

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 07 2006 at age 96
  • Place: Englewood, New Jersey, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes

Category Tags:

Film ActorBoxer American Born on February 3rd Born in 1910 Born in Mississippi Died in 2006 Died at age 96 Died from Natural causes

Robert Earl's Notable Roles:

  • “One Potato
  • Two Potato”
  • Lying Lips

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"Robert Earl Jones lived a life full of talent, perseverance, and impactful contributions to the arts, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

"Robert Earl Jones was a talented actor and stage performer, known for his powerful voice and captivating stage presence. His impressive career spanned several decades and included roles on Broadway and in film and television. Tragically, his life was cut short due to a sudden and unexpected death. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-11 16:43:03
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