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Franklin McClain Obituary

McCLAIN Franklin R. McClain, age 72, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2005 in Columbus, OH. Mr. McClain was a retired guard from London Correctional Institute. He is preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Ann, grandsons Mark McClain and Conrad Smith. Survived by daughters, Carolyn (Dan) Thacker, Virginia (David) Dillon, Peggy Brown, Sandy McClain, Nancy (Jack) Rowley, Nina (Scott) Evans; sons, Frank McClain, Rocky McClain and Mark McClain; sister, Annabelle Kountz; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive. Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 12 noon, at Sumerford Township Cemetery in London, OH. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society, 870 Michigan Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215. Messages of condolence may be left at www.newcomerfamily.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 28 to May 29, 2005.

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