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Mr. Franklin David "Skitty" Jones 67, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband to Joyce E. Jones of 48 years, transitioned on Monday, April 14, 2025 at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late James Anthony Jones, Sr., and Mary Ellen Hamilton Jones.
Surviving: In addition to his wife of the home, one son, Nathan Nelson, of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Carolyn Sullivan, Elizabeth Ann (Leroy) Harrison, and Patricia Dendy, all of Greenville, SC; two brothers, Charles Arnold (Minnie) Jones, of Greenville, SC; and Thomas Hamilton (Phyllis) Jones, of Hephzibah, GA; three grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services: Saturday, April 26, 2025, 11:00am, at Watkins Garrett & Woods Mortuary, with interment private.
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