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In Memory Of
Johnny Franklin
1936
2021
Johnny Franklin
Dec 18, 1936 — Sep 26, 2021
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Johnny Franklin, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021.
Johnny was a member of Westport Road Baptist Church. He graduated from Berea College in 1959, retired from Continental Grain after 33 years and then became an agricultural consultant. He was a 50 year Master Mason at Cambridge Illinois Lodge, a member of Gideon International Louisville North East Camp, and a member of the Louisville Ag Club. He volunteered for the American Red Cross, Louisville Area Chapter. Johnny loved traveling, cooking pork chops, horse racing, golf, baseball--especially the Saint Louis Cardinals-- and he never met a stranger, and treated all with respect.
Johnny was born on December 18, 1936 in Alexander, North Carolina to Hubert and Laurty Franklin. He is preceded in death by parents; brothers, David Franklin, Nelson Franklin, Joe Franklin, Claude Franklin, Max Franklin, Herb Franklin; and sister, Etta Bea Buckner.
Johnny is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Joyce Franklin; daughters, Angela Orris(James), Jennifer Adrio; son, John D Franklin (Kelli); grandchildren, Chelsea Waggoner (Dan), Brayden Adrio, Alisa Orris, Cole Adrio, Chase Williams, Jackson Franklin, Mason Franklin; great-grandchild, Madison Waggoner, and sister, Louella Crawford (Leonard): and a host of many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A celebration of Johnny's life will be held at a later date.
The family requests that contributions in Johnny's memory be made to Westport Road Baptist Church, Gideons International, Berea College, or the American Red Cross.
To leave a special message for the family, please click on the "Share Memories" tab above.
Johnny was a member of Westport Road Baptist Church. He graduated from Berea College in 1959, retired from Continental Grain after 33 years and then became an agricultural consultant. He was a 50 year Master Mason at Cambridge Illinois Lodge, a member of Gideon International Louisville North East Camp, and a member of the Louisville Ag Club. He volunteered for the American Red Cross, Louisville Area Chapter. Johnny loved traveling, cooking pork chops, horse racing, golf, baseball--especially the Saint Louis Cardinals-- and he never met a stranger, and treated all with respect.
Johnny was born on December 18, 1936 in Alexander, North Carolina to Hubert and Laurty Franklin. He is preceded in death by parents; brothers, David Franklin, Nelson Franklin, Joe Franklin, Claude Franklin, Max Franklin, Herb Franklin; and sister, Etta Bea Buckner.
Johnny is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Joyce Franklin; daughters, Angela Orris(James), Jennifer Adrio; son, John D Franklin (Kelli); grandchildren, Chelsea Waggoner (Dan), Brayden Adrio, Alisa Orris, Cole Adrio, Chase Williams, Jackson Franklin, Mason Franklin; great-grandchild, Madison Waggoner, and sister, Louella Crawford (Leonard): and a host of many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A celebration of Johnny's life will be held at a later date.
The family requests that contributions in Johnny's memory be made to Westport Road Baptist Church, Gideons International, Berea College, or the American Red Cross.
To leave a special message for the family, please click on the "Share Memories" tab above.
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