Jerome Franklin (70) of Rockford passed away January 12, 2020. He was born on November 24, 1949 to James and Verneice Franklin in Kirkwood Missouri. He married the love of his life, Kathie, in May of 1989. Jerome enjoyed many things in life, including his family, his work, his motorcycles, and fishing. He worked for many years at Gleason Cutting Tools and loved the friends and relationships he made while working there. Jerome was a man who loved life; he held a charisma and radiance that would draw people to him. He was an avid fisherman and “fisher-of-men” making friends wherever he would go. He was the type of man who enjoyed cooking, and would often sing while he would clean.
He is survived by his wife, Kathie Franklin and his children, Chance Franklin, Abygail (Anthony) Franklin-Rolling, Randall Isgrigg, Jennifer Isgrigg, Joan (David) McGinnis, Jessica (Kevin) Good, Janel (Lee) Vaughn, and Jerome Franklin Jr. He is also survived by his 3 brothers, 4 sisters, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly.
He is predeceased by his parents, and his son; Jeremiah Franklin.
A funeral service for Jerome is scheduled for Thursday, January 16, at 10AM at Sunset Funeral Home 8800 N. Alpine Rd. Machesney Park IL 61115. A visitation will be held at 9AM until the time of service, with burial following at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
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