Franklin L. Jones, retired security guard

Franklin L. Jones, 92, of Milford passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 at Bayhealth Kent Campus in Dover.

He was born in Milford, the son of the late Edward J. and Edith Mae (Coverdale) Jones.

He served in the Army Reserve for eight years. He was an industrial security guard at Playtex in Dover, retiring after 40 years. Franklin was a member of the Independent Bible Fellowship Church and the Milford Senior Center. He was involved with Meals on Wheels. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Ellen (Carey) Jones; and daughter, Nancy E. Shaw. He is survived by his son, Robert C. Legates Sr. of Millsboro; sister, Eliza Stokes of Milford;  grandchildren, Louise E. Holleger, Rebecca Savinger and Robert Legates Jr.; great-grandchildren, Ashley Messick, Katie Savinger, and Brandon, Noah and Abby Legates; three great-great-grandchildren, Aubree, Brody and Liam; and several nieces and nephews.

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