Ralph E. Jones, age 84, of Carlisle, Ohio, died Thursday March 24, 2016 at Sycamore Medical Center. He was born in Franklin, Ohio on May 13, 1931 to Charles and Mable (Gross) Jones. He was employed with ABF for 35 years and he was a member of the U S Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Sidenstick, and his parents. Ralph is survived by his wife, Effie Darlene Jones, grand daughter, Melissa Kendrick; grandson, Nathan Baldridge, and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday April 2, 2016 , 12:00 pm. at the Anderson Funeral Home 1357 East Second Street Franklin with Celebrant Dan Flory officiating. Burial will be in Springboro Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the funeral home. Please visit www.anderson-fh.com to send an online condolence.