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Franklin Jones Obituary
Franklin E. Jones Jr. SUFFOLK - "For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." Franklin Elwood Jones Jr., 36, of the 400 block of Butternut Court, peacefully passed away Aug. 21, 2008, at Sentara Obici Hospital. Frank was born May 17, 1972, to Franklin E. Jones Sr. and Barbara Jones in Southampton County, Virginia. Frank was a sergeant in the U.S. Army until retiring in 2003. He entered into holy matrimony to LaTasha Vaughan on May 12, 2007. Frank leaves behind to cherish his memory his parents; his devoted wife; four children, Shamyra and Tamyra Jones, Shanique Davis and Tony Vaughan Jr.; sister, Candi Church; mother-in-law, Angela Minggia; father-in-law, Larry Minggia; and a host of other family and friends. Mr. Jones will be on view from noon to 7 p.m. today and Friday at T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home, 405 Johnson Ave., Suffolk, VA 23434, (757) 539-4861. A funeral will be held in his honor at 3 p.m. Sunday in Piney Grove Baptist Church, 4901 Deer Path Road, Suffolk, VA 23434.
Memories and Condolences
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Jared Minggia
September 18, 2008
to Frank: wat kan i say u was more than a brother in law u were a brother no matta wat the problem u was always there sick or not its hard cuz u was just here and now ur gone but i do kno that u r in a betta place tasha will be ok shes strong for u god bless u frank u was a true inspiration to me how u pressed on no matta wat was said i truely do love you sleep well brother ur home now
CARL DAVIS
August 30, 2008
LIL FRANK, I ENJOYED THE MANY TIMES THAT WE HUNTED TOGETHER, AND IF THEIR ARE DEER IN HEAVEN, I KNOW THAT YOU ARE CHASING THEM.
Tee Watts
August 29, 2008
Franklin (Doughnut) you will truly be missed and just know that I love you and always will. You have been strong during your strugglies. I will truly miss talking with you, but I know that you are in a better place.
To the Jones & Vaughan Family
During this time of sorrow I know that the lord will comfort you in everyway possible. Your family will be in my prayers.
Vivian Brown, Esq.
August 29, 2008
Tasha, Remember that God will never put more on us than we can bear. During this time of sorrow, I pray that the love of God will comfort you. And you know that I am here if you need me. Love and blessings 2 ya!
Lenore Jenkins
August 28, 2008
Tasha, "God is the source of love and love is stronger than death." My prayer for you during this time is that the love you and Frank shared sustains you and provides a comforting peace and healing restoration to your grieving spirit.....
alton knight
August 28, 2008
Frank you fought a good fight and kept the faith sleep on and take your rest know i love you but God love you best love Alton Knight
Charlene Morring
August 28, 2008
Frank your race was long and you are now riding on the plainfields with the Lord on your three weeler. We love you. Charlene and Brent Morring
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