Franklin Ray Jones, Sr.,age 46 of Dowelltown passed away Wednesday afternoon July 26 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER in Smithville. He was born to his parents Terry Lee and Edith Darlene Hobbs Jones. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Blaine Joseph Jones; and grandparents, Millard Wayne and Ann Lillian Hobbs. Mr. Jones worked for the DeKalb County Highway Department and was affiliated with The New Beginnings Church. Survivors include a daughter, Courtney Lynn Jones of Dowelltown; a son, Franklin Ray Jones, Jr. of Watertown ;parents, Terry and Edith Jones of Dowelltown; brother, Terry Lee Jones, Jr. of Smithville; grandmother, Mildred Louise Wilker of Smithville. Several aunts, uncles, cousins,, and nephews also survive. The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 29 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Steve Keaton officiating and burial will follow in the Jones Family Cemetery in Dowelltown. Visitation with the family will be Friday from noon until 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
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