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Norman Franklin Obituary
In the early morning hours of January 7, 2023, Norman Duffy Franklin, 87, was ushered into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was at home surrounded by family who loved him dearly.
Born in Louisville, Kentucky on June 23, 1935, he is preceded in death by his parents, Harry T. and Ermal D. Franklin and his wife, Maryann Wilson Franklin.
In high school, Norman was president of senior class, National Honor Society and lettered in three sports, baseball, basketball and track. He was entered into the Manuel High School Hall of Fame in 2002. In 1953, he was chosen by Courier-Journal Sports staff as Kentucky's best amateur baseball player as well as selected by the Bull Pen Club of Louisville as No. 1 Louisville Amateur Baseball Federation player of the year.
Norman attended Indiana University on a baseball scholarship, where he was president of Sigma Chi fraternity. He received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees. Norman had a successful 35-plus year career with Western Electric/AT&T, where he was one of the first computer programmers in all of the United States industry. In 1995, he retired from AT&T as national director for Retired Employees Benefit Organization.
Norman served as vice-chairman of the Board of Directors for a large credit union in Maryland, served as president in various community associations and coached Little League baseball and basketball at several churches.
Survivors include his three daughters, Karen Knox (Tom), Lori Duhan (Nathan), Julie Andrews (Dave); eight grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren as well as loving nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, January 13, 2023, at Hanes Lineberry North Elm Chapel, 515 North Elm Street with Pastor John Willett officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Gideons International, Greensboro Northwest Camp, P.O. Box 19524, Greensboro, NC 27419.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared by visiting www.haneslineberryfhnorthelm.com.
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Donald S Atkinson
April 6, 2023
I knew Duffy since I was an 11 year old classmate of his in Louisville. He was my role model, a student, athlete, fellow church member, and all around good human being. The world is a better place because Norman lived here!
Art and Sydney McCauley
January 13, 2023
We have had the privilege of knowing Norm for many years. He was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, a friend and mentor, smart and funny, and had many gift and talents. We loved talking with him and he was always an encouragement. He loved his family and friends and was faithful to pray for them. Norm consistently gave you a nugget - something meaningful to take away from the conversation. We will miss him. Love and prayers for the family.
Art and Sydney McCauley
Jerry Gambill
January 11, 2023
Duffy was one of the most friendliest and genuine people that I have ever known.
He was a high school classmate of mine at Manual high school in Louisville, Ky.
I always enjoyed seeing him and listening to him when he spoke to our classmates at our many reunions .
He had a great sense of humor and would tell funny jokes about some of our classmates.
Mary Lou Gardner Finley
January 11, 2023
He was a true blessing to all whose life he touched. He left beautiful memories.
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