Franklin L. Jones

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Franklin L. Jones, of Hollidaysburg, on September 10, 2025.  He was our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and cousin.  He will be greatly missed.

Born in Altoona on August 4, 1938, Franklin was the son of the late Franklin L. Jones, Sr. and Cora (Fisher) Jones.  On January 30, 1959 he married Marianne (Bernard) Jones in Grosslittgen, Germany, as he was stationed there while serving in the United States Airforce. Franklin was a volunteer at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona. He retired from PPG in 1998.

Surviving are his children: David Jones (Tamsen) and Linda Shoup (Jim Sigrist). He was a proud grandfather to Jason (Taylor), Nick, Ben, Sara (Joe) and Ethan (Melissa) and great-grandfather to Tyler, Jennifer, and Owen Shoup. Franklin is also survived by his brothers: Kenneth Jones (Marci) and David Jones (Marge).  He was preceded in death by his sister, Suzanne Wilt; a brother, Gary Jones; a brother-in-law, Gary Wilt; a sister-in-law, Jeannie Jones; and his son-in-law, Rodger Shoup.

Franklin was an avid hunter, camper, and gardener.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, wife, children, and camping friends.

At request of the deceased, a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.  Please refer to the funeral home online obituary for service information and announcements as it becomes available.

Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. - Martinsburg.

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