Paul Ray Jones, 88, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022.

Born in Dansville, VA, he was the son of the late John Y. and Dorothy Mae Woods Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Clarence Jones, Robert Jones, Eugene Jones, and Herman Jones. He retired from Florsheim Shoes as an Assistant Manager and was a member of First Baptist Church in Lilburn, GA. He used to enjoy gardening and working in his yard.

Paul is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Willa Mae Cabe Jones; one daughter, Vonda Garrett of Danville, VA; one grandchild; and two great grandchildren.

Graveside service will be 11am, Thursday, March 24 at Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church cemetery. Rev. Janet Greene and Rev. Vic Greene will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 10am to 10:30am at Macon Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Clarks Chapel UMC Cemetery Fund, in memory of Paul Ray Jones.

Online condolences can be left at www.maconfuneralhome.com

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.