Raleigh, N.C. – Howard Jones, formerly of Harrison Street, Franklin, passed away on July 1, 2013 at the age of 78. He is preceded by wife Pernell Jones. Survivors include his sons Michael (Carolyn) of Chesapeake Va, and Dennis of Raleigh, N.C. and daughter Deborah (Rodney) of Raleigh N.C. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 6 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 7, both at Mt. Calvary Praise and Worship located in Raleigh, N.C.