Tommy W. Franklin, 55, of Parsons, formerly of Altamont, died Thursday, June 7, 2012 at his home.
He was born April 30, 1957, in Webb City, Missouri, to John E. and Fern Evelyn (Blackburn) Franklin. He grew up in Webb City until moving to Oswego, Kansas where he attended school and was a 1975 graduate of Oswego High School.
He worked at Columbian Tec Tank in Parsons for 28 years and was currently employed by Labette County.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. #69 in Altamont. He enjoyed camping, fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren who were very dear to him.
He and Debbie Lee were married. They later divorced. He and Johnia Brown were married. They later divorced.
Survivors include:
Father – John E. Franklin Labette City, KS
Daughter – Melanie Merrick and husband, David Independence, KS
Five Adoring Grandchildren – Olivia, Davis, Carson, Dylan and Kate
Three Brothers – Bernard Franklin and wife, Barbara Labette City, KS
Eugene Franklin and wife, Sally Carl Junction, MO
Darrell Franklin and wife, Kim Oswego, KS
Two Sisters – Pam Eichhorn Raymore, MO
Patricia Wary Raymore, MO
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Companion – Judy Moore of the home
He was preceded in death by his mother, Fern Franklin; and one sister, Jody Beery.
Following cremation, memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Altamont. The family will receive friends from 7-8:00 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Tommy Franklin Memorial Fund. The memorials will be used to purchase playground equipment at the City of Altamont Lake. These may be left at or mailed to Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 325, Altamont, KS 67330.
Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Tommy W. Franklin, please visit our flower store.
He was born April 30, 1957, in Webb City, Missouri, to John E. and Fern Evelyn (Blackburn) Franklin. He grew up in Webb City until moving to Oswego, Kansas where he attended school and was a 1975 graduate of Oswego High School.
He worked at Columbian Tec Tank in Parsons for 28 years and was currently employed by Labette County.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. #69 in Altamont. He enjoyed camping, fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren who were very dear to him.
He and Debbie Lee were married. They later divorced. He and Johnia Brown were married. They later divorced.
Survivors include:
Father – John E. Franklin Labette City, KS
Daughter – Melanie Merrick and husband, David Independence, KS
Five Adoring Grandchildren – Olivia, Davis, Carson, Dylan and Kate
Three Brothers – Bernard Franklin and wife, Barbara Labette City, KS
Eugene Franklin and wife, Sally Carl Junction, MO
Darrell Franklin and wife, Kim Oswego, KS
Two Sisters – Pam Eichhorn Raymore, MO
Patricia Wary Raymore, MO
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Companion – Judy Moore of the home
He was preceded in death by his mother, Fern Franklin; and one sister, Jody Beery.
Following cremation, memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Altamont. The family will receive friends from 7-8:00 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Tommy Franklin Memorial Fund. The memorials will be used to purchase playground equipment at the City of Altamont Lake. These may be left at or mailed to Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 325, Altamont, KS 67330.
Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Tommy W. Franklin, please visit our flower store.
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