Paul Jones

John Paul Jones, age 83 of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016.  He was born in Macon County, the son of the late Grady Montgomery Jones and Vonnie Priscilla McMahan Jones.  He had worked for CR Industries as a mechanic and had worked at Conley Ford as parts manager.  Mr. Jones was a member of Cowee Baptist Church and was a veteran of the US Navy serving on the USS Iowa Battleship during the Korean War and was also a veteran of US Air Force.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Florence Garner Jones; four daughters, Susan Jones Roper (Roy) of Raleigh, NC, Linda Carol Jones Sampson (Scott) of Clayton, NC, Nancy Jones Carpenter (Mark Sanders) of Franklin, NC, Lynnette Jones Runyon (Frank) of Lincolnton, NC; sisters, Mary Sue Jones Frady, and Betty Lou Jones Addis both of Clarkesville, GA, and  Frances May Howard of Pooler, GA; seven grandchildren, Kelsie Roper, Branden Roper, Jacob Roper, Kevin Cabe, Matthew Cabe, Abigail Carpenter, and Jonathan Carpenter; one great‑granddaughter, Reaghan Cabe.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son‑in‑law, Larry Roper.

Funeral services will be Saturday, January 30th at 3:00 pm at Cowee Baptist Church with Rev. David Powell and Rev. Lloyd Fish officiating.  Burial will be in Cowee Baptist Church Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Branden Roper, Jacob Roper, Matthew Cabe, Kevin Cabe, Jonathan Carpenter and Matthew Reynolds.  Military graveside rites will follow.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the church.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Angel Hospice, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC  28734.

Bryant‑Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.