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Dillard Franklin Obituary
Dillard Leslie Franklin, 82, of Appomattox, Va, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the loving husband of Margie Megginson Franklin for 51 years.
Born in Appomattox, Va, on January 2, 1943, he was the son of the late Mattie Carwile Franklin and the late Robert Sterling Franklin. He served his country in the US Army in Vietnam. Dillard enjoyed farming and was passionate about deer and turkey hunting. He was a member of A & B Hunting Club. In 2004, he harvested a deer that scored 1st place in the state for its size. Many tall tales about hunting were fabricated by Dillard (in the shed).
He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Dillard retired after 30 years serving as a mail carrier for USPS, where he enjoyed all the relationships he made with the customers along his mail route.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Franklin of Appomattox; two grandchildren, Kendall and Mac; one sister-in-law, Shirley Franklin, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Stratton and Raymond Franklin; and one sister Catherine McFall.
A funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Hollywood Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Bob Yeaman. Burial will follow in Hollywood Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Robinson Funeral Home from 5 to 7 pm, on Sunday, July 27, 2025, and other times at the residence.
Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. An online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com.
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Mary Wooten
July 29, 2025
Margie, I’m so very sorry to see Dillard passed away. I remember him riding the school bus. Always joking making us laugh. Sincerely,Mary Wooten
Frank & Zandra Elder
July 28, 2025
Margie, so sorry to learn of your loss. I have lots of memories of Dillard from my younger days at Hollywood. I know he will be missed. Prayers that your grief soon turns to only fond memories.
Susan Hudson
July 28, 2025
Margie, so sorry to hear about your husband. I know you enjoyed your 51 years together and the memories will be precious to you. In loving friendship, Susan.
Chris Paulette
July 28, 2025
Margie I am so sorry for your loss. You are on my heart and in my prayers.
Neville Turner
July 27, 2025
Margie I am sorry to read of Dillard passing. Prayers and hugs going out to you. I know he will be missed.
Susan Ebbs-Roope
July 27, 2025
Margie
Praying for you and your family for the loss of Dillard. May God comfort you in the coming days.
Josephine Gunter Martin
July 26, 2025
Candle lit In memory of our classmate Appomattox High School "Class of 1961"
Roger and Joan Grishaw
July 26, 2025
Margie, Roger and I are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace.
Carolyn Richardson
July 26, 2025
Margie & family, I am so sorry to read of your loss of Dillard. He was such a kind person that truly loved his family. May your precious memories give you peace and comfort in the weeks to come. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lynn Doss
July 26, 2025
Margie and Kimberley. I am so sorry about the loss of Dillard. He was a good man who could always be counted on. My mail delivery has not been the same since his retirement. He will be missed by many and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Don Thompson
July 26, 2025
Dillard was a kind man. Having recently moved to Appomattox and joined Hollywood Baptist Church and he quickly befriended our family by giving us the biggest cabbage I have ever seen. Dillard will me missed
Bonnie Barbour Duff
July 26, 2025
Margie
Praying for you and your family for the loss of Dillard. May God comfort you in the coming days.
July 26, 2025
Margie and Kimberly
Our love and prayers are with you. Dillard was a kind, caring and generous person. He will be missed my many and never forgotten.
Ralph and Denise Totty
Saundra and Kenneth Doss
July 25, 2025
Margie and family, Praying for you all that the lifetime of memories you've made and the Lord's love comforts you in the coming days. Sending love and hugs.
Steve & Dale Weakley
July 25, 2025
Margie, Kimberly & family, we extend our deepest sympathy to each of you. May your grief be eased by the many prayers and memories shared by friends and family.
LILA Ramsey
July 25, 2025
I just found out. Margie and Kimberly I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for you both in hopes God will carry you through this difficult time. Dillard was one of the finest people I have ever met. I love and miss you always.
Eleanor and Lawrence Johnson
July 25, 2025
Margie and family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you the comfort only he can provide and may your memories carry you all through the rough days.
Wesley & Amy Franklin
July 25, 2025
Margie & Kimberly,
Dillard will be missed so much. Wesley and I are so heart broken, Wes lost his best buddy. They were like brothers in their younger years and like Father and Son later. Wes has so many stories of his memories with D-1 and I'veheard them all. Dillard was his go to for so much especially all of his knowledge. Will definitely miss him coming to the shed every evening for their "shed talks" and I'll miss our pumpkin competitions each year. Blessed to call you all family. We love ya'll so much and we are here as always for anything ya'll need.
Tammy Chandler
July 25, 2025
Kimberly and Margie and friends & family, you all have been in my prayers!! Since Knowing Dillard since I was 14 years old, never heard him say a bad thing about anyone, the most kind and selfless man and was always faithful to his Lord & Savior!! He was always so good to my boys and taught them many things when it came to hunting, gardening etc. I know y’all are going to miss him but I pray that with yall knowing he is in the arms of Jesus now will give you all a little peace and comfort during this most difficult time!! Hugs & continued prayers!!
Love , Tammy & Tony Chandler
Yvonne Carson
July 25, 2025
So very sorry. Margie our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family .Sincerely David and Yvonne Carson .
Diana Allen
July 25, 2025
Margie, I am so sorry to hear of Dillard's passing. Although I haven't seen you all in years I still consider you family and have many fond memories. Take care.
Barbara Webber
July 25, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss. My Thoughts and Prayers are with Margie and all of his Family and friends. May God Bless and Comfort all of you.
Nancy Baldwin
July 25, 2025
I think all of us who grew up in Hollywood Baptist Church remembers Dillard's mischievous, grinning smile. Margie and family, I am so sad and sorry that Dillard has passed away. But I am sure he is in the arms of Jesus explaining why it's important to shoot a deer each day of hunting season (not). May Jesus comfort all of you during this sad time.
Cecil & Elaine Handy
July 25, 2025
Margie, so sorry to hear of Dillard‘s passing.
Thinking of you during this difficult time and praying that you find peace in the love that you shared.
Debra Chumley
July 25, 2025
My love and sympathy to the family. Dillard was such a wonderful friend and co-worker during my days with the Post Office in Appomattox. May your many wonderful memories help to sustain you in the days ahead!❤
Anthony Robertson
July 25, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Franklin family. Jodi and I are so sorry for your loss.
Henry & Linda Goode
July 25, 2025
Margie, Kimberly and Family:
May the memories you have of your loved one help you get through this difficult time. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
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