He was born on August 2, 1945 in Pacorá, Caldas, Colombia.
Orlando was a certified histologist for the National Cancer Institute in Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia. Cancer research was his passion for over 25 years. He is also a retired employee of The Legacy Center of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary of Louisville, KY. His greatest hobby was cycling, he raced on a team through his hospital in Colombia and enjoyed riding up until the recent months.
He is preceded in death by his mother; Margarita Franco Martinez and son; Nelson O. Franco.
Left to cherish the memory of Orlando are his wife and the love of his life of 54 years; Clotilde "Cleo" Franco, children; Sandra Stadthagen (Martin), Adriana Barrero (Francisco), Alejandro Franco (Heidy) and Christian Franco (Amanda), 11 grandchildren; Martin, Suzie, Christian (Andrea), Michelle (Jonathan), Nathalie, Dhavid, Emanuel, Elizabeth, Daniel, Nelson and Samuel, siblings; Jaime and Nora Franco, brother-in-law; Efrain (Magdalena), nephew; Cristian, extended family and friends.
A private celebration of life will be held on October 15, 2022 for family and close friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association in Orlando's memory.
