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Stratton Franklin Obituary
Stratton Howard Franklin, 85, of Appomattox, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at Babcock Manor. He was the husband of Doris Tinnell Franklin, of Richmond.
Born in Appomattox County, on Oct. 29, 1925, he was a son of the late Robert Sterling (Doc) and Mattie Carwile Franklin. Stratton was a member of Bible Baptist Church, a WW II Army veteran, a retired carpenter, and had been a member of the Carpenters Union #388 for 64 years.
In addition to his wife he is survived by a sister, Catherine McFall, of Lynchburg; a brother, Dillard L. Franklin and his wife, Margie M. Franklin; a sister-in-law, Shirley Franklin all of Appomattox; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond S. Franklin.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at Bible Baptist Church by the Rev. Robert E. Lee. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery.The family will receive friends at Robinson Funeral Home today, Thursday, Jan. 13, from 7 to 8 p.m. and other times at the home of Dillard and Margie Franklin, 1780 Franklin Farm Lane.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of Babcock Manor for their loving care of Stratton.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions please consider the American Heart Association, 2395 South Fork Road, Appomattox, Va. 24522 or a charity of your choice.
Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Appomattox is serving the family and an online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com
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Juanita Rogers
January 19, 2011
My deepest sympathy. Stratton was a very special person and will remain in my memories and heart forever
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