FRANKLIN - Paul Ray Jones, 88, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022.
Born in Dansville, Virginia, 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 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, Georgia. He enjoyed gardening and working in his yard.
Paul is survived by his wife of 53 years, Willa Mae Cabe Jones; daughter, Vonda Garrett of Danville, Virginia; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m., 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 10 to 10:30 a.m. 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 maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.