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Layman Franklin Obituary
Layman Franklin Sr. was called home to be with the Lord on Oct. 8, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born March 18, 1930, in Campbell County to the late Madeline Franklin.
He joined the Flat Creek Baptist Church at an early age and was a faithful member. He was a graduate of Campbell County Training School in Rustburg. Layman was a skillful carpenter specializing in church furniture, cabinets and home renovations. He later worked as a machinist until he retired from Abbott Laboratories in Altavista. He was a member of the Long Mountain Masonic Lodge Number 204 and the Constantine Consistory Number 105.
Left to cherish his precious memories is his loving and devoted wife of 54 years, Virginia E. Franklin; three devoted sons, Layman Jr. (Patricia), of Lynchburg, Jeffery (Joan), of Richmond and Kevin, of Manassas; six grandchildren, Katrina Franklin, Tiffany Franklin, Krystal Franklin, Kesha Rucker, Mia West (James) and Tia Miles (Reggie); three great-grandchildren, Blair Rucker, Keenan West and Alana West; his mother-in-law, Josephine Elliott; two sisters-in-law, Berta Jenkins and Doris Lovelace (Henry Sr.); one brother-in-law, Eric Wayne Elliott (Kim); and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at Flat Creek Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dr. L.E. Hankins officiating and the Rev. James Braxton eulogist. Interment will be in the Freeman Family Cemetery. His remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. The family is receiving friends and the cortege will assemble at 126 Franklin Drive.
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Memories and Condolences
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BETTY SCOTT
October 22, 2010
VIRGINIA,I WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF MR. FRANKLIN.
I WILL REMEMBER THE DAYS OF BIBLE STUDY AT FLAT CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH WHERE WE ALL GOT TOGETHER TO LEARNED MORE ABOUT GOD WORDS. MR. FRANKLIN IS WITH HIM NOW. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL THING. IF WE KEEPS LIVING FOR GOD. WE WILL BE THERE AFTER AWHILE.
J. P. Read, III
October 21, 2010
I remember Mr. Franklin well from 50 years ago when I was a 9 year old child, and he was building an addition to our home. Naturally, I wanted to be in the thick of things, and he treated me with such patience and kindness. My childhood memories of his radiant smile and gentle spirit are still so vivid in my mind. My parents always said he was the most highly skilled carpenter they had ever seen. Although I never saw him again, I've never forgotten him over these many years, and I never will. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family. Mr. Franklin was a treasure.
October 18, 2010
May God bless and keep you. I recently lost my father Linwood Terry. I understand how you feel. Love - Linda Terry-Donahoo, Dallas, TX
Franklin and Mary kathryn Moomaw
October 13, 2010
Dear Virginia and family members,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will all miss Layman and his great smile and friendship to all.
KENNETH R. MARTIN
October 13, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Marian T. Shaed
October 12, 2010
My Deepest Condolences to you and your Family.
I remember The Friendship Between he and my late Brother Wyatt Trent very fondly
Sincerely
Marian Trent Shaed ( Rustburg Virginia)
Red Henry
October 12, 2010
Kevin and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere sympathy is exdended to all.
October 12, 2010
I was very sad to know that Mr Franklin had passed. My heart goes out to you and the family at this time. I and my family will keep you in our prayers. They always say that time heals all, but for me it has always been in knowing that God is a healing God. And he is there when you feel alone or sad.
Our love and prayers,
Jennifer Dean Tardy and Family
Rustburg, Va
Jacqueline Cabler
October 12, 2010
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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