Joseph Franklin Jones, of Lonoke, passed away Tuesday, November 14th, 2017. He was born October 9, 1937 in Little Rock to the late Roy and Annie Jones. Survivors include daughter, Deborah Hill (Kevin), grandsons, Matthew and Zachary Hill of DesArc; son, Roy Jones (Melissa), grandson Colin of Lonoke: brother, Roy E. Jones of California; sister, Mary Jane Hilliard of Little Rock and brother, Tom Jones of Maumelle. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Ludie Jones. Visitation Monday, November 20th, 2017 at 1:00 pm at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Funeral Home, 5800 West 12th, in Little Rock followed by funeral services at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel and will be officiated by Bro. Bobby Burns. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park.