Lee Franklin Obituary
He was born July 9, 1957 in Moundsville, WV; the son of the late Paul and Gaward (Ward) Franklin.
He was a retired electrician.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Donna Lee Franklin.
Survivors include two sons, Mike (Crissy) Markwas and Nick (Rachel Campbell) Franklin; brother, Rex (Dane) Franklin; two sisters, Gail Paulette "Polly" (Jerry) Klee and Cathy (Peter) Kohut; two grandsons, Hudson and Maxwell Markwas; several nieces and nephews; and beloved dog, Ellie.
Family will hold a private memorial service with a burial at Riverview Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory.
Sympathy expressions at www.grisellfuneralhomes.com
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