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1935 - 2020

BORN

1935

DIED

2020

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House of Wheat Funeral Home Inc

2107 N Gettysburg Ave

Dayton, Ohio

Herbert FRANKLIN Obituary

FRANKLIN, Herbert Herbert Franklin, 85, of Union, KY, born May 1, 1935, in May's Lick, KY, passed away peacefully Friday, July 24, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Margaret (Tabor) Franklin; beloved wife of 53 years, Dorothy Ann (Bowman) Franklin; brothers, William, Bob, Clarence, Richard, Raymond and John Franklin; sisters, Lena Mae Franklin, Lydia Wilson, Mary Clemens. He is survived by his children, Marcus (Dianna) and Lori; brother, Russell, twin brother, Herman (LaRaeu); sister, Katherine "Kay" (Pat) Fox; treasured grandchildren, Austin, Aaron and Ashley Franklin, Micaela, Kendall and Kiana Stroud; great grandson, Calvin Franklin; beloved sister-in-law, Barbara (Kenneth) Unseld; a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Private ceremony was held Wednesday, July 29, at Dayton National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the House of Wheat Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dr. Herbert and Dorothy A. Franklin Endowed Scholarship Fund, c/o Kentucky State University, Office of Financial Aid, 400 East Main St., Frankfort, KY 40601.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Jul. 30, 2020.

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Catherine Marshall

August 5, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Barbara J. Albritton

August 1, 2020

May God Bless you forever. You were one of the best Superintendent's that Jefferson Local Schools has ever had. It was a great pleasure and honor to have been blessed with your friendship. Go and rest in peace Dr. Franklin you will be missed!!!

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