Obituary of John Franklin Jewell

Bedford – John Franklin Jewell, 81, of Bedford, died at 9:38 am on Monday, February 29, 2016 at his residence. Born September 4, 1934 in Bedford, he was the son of William and Bessie (Fisher) Jewell. He married Myrna Owens on September 19, 1953 and she preceded him in death. He was a stonecutter at Evans Limestone Co. and a member of the Cornerstone Worship Center. Survivors include children, Patty Davis and husband, Skip, of Anderson, Barry Jewell of Bedford, Teresa Smith and husband, Daniel, of Bloomington and Debbie Sanders of Bedford; fourteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a sister, Goldie Kathleen Toon and a niece, Sundrea Ryan. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 5th at the Cornerstone Worship Center in Bedford with Pastor Rodney Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, March 4th at the Day & Carter Mortuary and from 1:00 pm until the hour of service on Saturday, March 5th at the Cornerstone Worship Center. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.