Mr. Franklin Jones, 80, died April 9, 2019. A native of Belle Haven, he was a retired first sergeant in the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam war. He later retired as an admissions representative for a technical university. Mr. Jones was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, enjoyed woodworking, billiards, and spending time with family fishing on the Eastern Shore.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Glenda I. Jones; son, Anthony Jones and wife, Tanja; granddaughter, Juliana; and brother, Isaac Jones and wife, Sandra.
A funeral service with military honors will be held Saturday, Apr. 13, at 10 a.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, Suffolk, by Pastor Scott Benson and Pastor Kay Hute. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 6-8 p.m. www.SturtevantFH.com
