He is survived by his sons, Billy Franklin (Ann), Edward Franklin (Donna), daughter-in-law, Janice Hood, brother, Charles Franklin, (5) grandchildren and (7) great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 27, 2012 from 6 PM until 8 PM at Kilgroe Funeral Home in Leeds.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Kilgroe Funeral Home Leeds Chapel with burial at Lawleys Chapel Cemetery.
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Kilgroe Funeral Home, Leeds directing.