RIP Roger Jones

[Richard Farrant 47]

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

[G506 10]

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.

[terryb 12]

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

 

[fv1609 32]

This is what I posted yesterday.

[Bob Grundy 13]

A grand bloke. RIP Staff Jones

Edited November 21, 2020 by Bob Grundy

[Smithy 10]

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. 

[MIKES 2]

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

[64EK26 13]

A great guy, who will sadly be missed

[Scammell4199 13]

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. 

[radiomike7 20]

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.

[ferretfixer 16]

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.