Franklin Delano Lay

Franklin Delano Lay, 91, went home to his heavenly father and all those loved ones who were waiting patiently for him on Sunday, March 16. Dad was born on August 3rd, 1933 in Sharps Chapel, TN the son of Floyd and Sarah (Shoffner) Lay. On Feb. 11th, 1953, he married Emma Jean Williams.

Dad loved the Lord with all his heart and soul. He was a man who held family very close and dear to his heart. When he was able he always tried to be at every event that involved his children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren. He cherished every minute spent with family. We thank you Dad for being a living example of what being a good Dad is.

We mourn our loss deeply but rejoice knowing that he is in Heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and reunited with mom and all his family that went there before him.

Surviving are daughters; Norma Jean Davidson and husband Gene, New Haven, IN, and Wanda Kay Grant and husband Scott, Kokomo; a son, Stanley Kent Lay, Logansport, and fiance Irene Brantley, Kokomo; grandchildren; Tina Joshua and husband Matt, Amanda Grant and Josh Terry, Jamey Davidson and wife Jen, Jason Davidson and wife Raegan, Daniel Grant and wife Abby, Jennifer McKibben and husband Gary; sister Elizabeth Johnson and husband Paul, Kokomo, IN,; sister in laws, Carlene Lay (Harold "Sandy" Lay) and Libby Lay (Hiram "H.C." Lay); great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Trevor, Tiana, Elise, Aubrey, Huxley, Harrison, Harper, Mackenzie, Oliver, Alexandria and Hobson; great-great grandchildren, Laila, Raine and soon to be Rio.

He was preceded in death by his wife; Emma Jean Lay; parents, Floyd and Sarah (Shoffner) Lay; sisters, Edith Beason, Wanda Williams, brothers; Raymer Lay, Harold “Sandy” Lay, Hiram “H.C.” Lay.

A visitation for Franklin will be held Friday, March 21, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Ellers Mortuary & Crematory Center, 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46902, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 PM. Pastor David Wheeler of Johnson Bible College will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Garden. Online condolence can be made at www.ellersmortuary.com.