Jonesboro- Billy Franklin Macon, 88, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013. He was born on March 12, 1925 in White Flat, Texas to the late Arthur Granham Macon and Lucy Mack Gray Macon. He was a retired farmer and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by a number of nieces and other family. He was also preceded in death by four sisters, three brothers, four nephews and two nieces. A graveside service to celebrate of his life will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Curtis Shatley officiating under the direction of Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:00 until time of service at the cemetery. The family appreciates the kind and loving care provided by Craighead Nursing Center.