Royston native, Pro Bowler Tony Jones passes away

Franklin County Sports Hall of Fame member Tony Jones, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Denver Broncos, died Friday at his home in Suwanee. A graveside service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston.

  • Tony Jones (center) presented a commemorative football in 2016 to then Franklin County High School Principal Brad Roberts (left) and Athletic Director Jeff Davis on the occasion of the 50th Super Bowl. The footballs were presented to the high schools of each player who played in a Super Bowl. Jones was on two Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos teams.
    Tony Jones (center) presented a commemorative football in 2016 to then Franklin County High School Principal Brad Roberts (left) and Athletic Director Jeff Davis on the occasion of the 50th Super Bowl. The footballs were presented to the high schools of each player who played in a Super Bowl. Jones was on two Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos teams.
Franklin County Sports Hall of Fame member Tony Jones, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Denver Broncos, died Friday at his home in Suwanee. He was 54. Jones grew up in Royston, the son of…

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