For one hundred years
This Country was his family
He came up through vaudeville
He traveled many roads
He had his own show
But, when this unique star
He respected and loved them
His heart was always with them
This world has lost a treasure
So, thanks, for the memories
Del "Abe" Jones
He spent upon this Earth
The greatest purveyor
Of happiness and mirth.
And this World was his home
And into its four corners
Was he bound to roam.
Made the best of his game
And after many gigs
Became a household name.
With his sidekick Bing
While he cracked his jokes
And helped Bing to sing.
In the television age
And all of his accomplishments
Wrote another history page.
Shone most brilliantly
Was with all his troops
Of all our military.
And they sent it back, ten-fold
Those guys and gals he visited
Some never, to grow old.
And never far, from his mind
Yes Sir, Mister Hope
You, were one of a kind.
That will never be replaced
And you left prints in the "road"
Which will never be retraced.
Those passed and yet to come
For Bob, your contribution
Will never, be done.
White Bluff, Tn
