Franklin Delano Jones

Franklin DeLano Jones, Sr. December 30, 1936 - May 26, 2026

Franklin Delano Jones, Sr., age 89 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital-Pulaski. Born December 30, 1936 in Rural Retreat, he was the son of the late Gilbert & Mae Frances Musser Jones. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Marlene LaVerne Wheatley Jones; all his brothers and sisters and two great grandchildren. Franklin was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from the former Jefferson Mills. He is survived by his Children - Wanda & Johnny Saunders - Pulaski Frankie, Jr. & Sherry Jones - Hiwassee Tina & Keith Turman - Allisonia 8 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM - Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at the Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, Pulaski. Interment will follow at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery (Rural Retreat, Virginia). The family will receive friends one hour before service time Tuesday at the Funeral Home.