August 7, 2024
Mr. Frank Jones, age 80 of Sparta, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Ascensions St. Thomas in Sparta. Mr. Jones was a member of Johnson’s Chapel Baptist Church. He worked as a truck driver for Moore’s Chip, was owner of Thomasview Market, and also owned and managed rental property.
He was born in Smithville, TN on May 18, 1944 to his parents, the late Leftrick and Elizabeth Ashburn Jones. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by 5 siblings, Rosell Robinson, Oneida Massa, Joe Jones, Clara Nell Stoglin, and Roy Jones.
Visitation with family as well as the funeral service will be in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home on Friday, August 9 from 10am until the time of the service at 1pm with Bro. Jeremy Poole officiating. Burial will follow in Johnson’s Chapel Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Jo Ann Jones of Sparta; sister-in-law, Lou Jones of Sparta; 2 nieces, Vicki (Paul) Jarvis of Lebanon, and Lori (Josh) Holloway of Sparta ; 1 nephew, Steven Mark Jones of Sparta; 4 great-nieces, Raychel Jarvis of Lebanon, Jennifer Ward (Brad Johnson) of Baxter, Marley Jones and Lauren Holloway both of Sparta; 1 great-nephew, Luke Holloway of Sparta,; 4 great-great nephews, Blake Lockwood of Lebanon, Maddox Ward and Roman Ward and Wesley Johnson, all of Baxter; special friend, Hunter Mullican, and Eddie (Faye) Hutchings all of Sparta.
In addition to flowers, contributions can be made in Mr. Jones memory to Johnson’s Chapel Cemetery.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.