Richard Farrant 42 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 After the premature posts earlier today, it has now been confirmed that Roger Jones, well known for his involvement with the REME Historic Vehicle Collection passed away this afternoon. I had known Roger for 35 years and we used to team up with him and his colleagues at many events as well as parties. My condolences to Roger's wife, family and friends, he will be greatly missed. Roger was REME through and through! Rest in Peace Roger Richard 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G506 10 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Absolutely gutted to hear this. I've known him since the D Day shows on Southsea common in the late eighties. A great guy. I echo your sentiments, Richard - rest in peace, Roger. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryb 12 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Always a gentleman and a pleasure to be around, an ambassador and asset both to our hobby and to the forces. a great loss terry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fv1609 32 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 This is what I posted yesterday. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Grundy 13 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 (edited) A grand bloke. RIP Staff Jones Edited November 21, 2020 by Bob Grundy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smithy 10 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Only got to know him in the last few years after being introduced at W&P but as has already been said - what a great guy and gentleman he was. RIP Roger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MIKES 0 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Such a shame as a very nice guy with a lot of knowledge. Roger was very helpful to me in the past and I wish I had known him earlier in life. RIP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
64EK26 13 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 A great guy, who will sadly be missed 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scammell4199 13 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Oh my goodness! I first spoke to Roger quite a few years ago about our Scammell restoration, then last year our local MV group arranged a trip to the REME museum lyneham through Roger and he took us to see the hidden collection and let us clamber over everything - fantastic. What a lovely bloke and really knowledgeable. We’ve definitely lost a leading light in the MV preservation movement. Deepest condolences to the family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radiomike7 18 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Great memories from the late 80's when Roger and Pete worked in the big shed at Bordon where during the winter it was 10 degrees colder than out in the open. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ferretfixer 14 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Yes a personal loss for Me, as Roger was a Great Friend for over 30 years. When I was serving I always popped into 'E' Shed to see Him. A cuppa & a Chinwag was a standard operating Procedure for Roger! Always helpful & a font of Knowledge. Roger was a Gentleman & Embodied the Spirit & Ethos of The Corps. He will be sadly missed by Many, & a Great Loss to the Hobby & The Corps itself. We have had to say goodbye to a Great Man, & True Ambassador of the Movement. I will miss having a Beer with you at show's Old Friend. I hope you are at Peace. Mike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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