Chester Franklin, 87, of Franklin, KY (formerly of Columbia, KY) died Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 7:20 A.M. at the Franklin-Simpson Nursing & Rehab. He was born February 25, 1931 in Adair County to the late Dempsey & Lula Neat Franklin.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Timothy Franklin.
He was a former employee of Clark Casual Manufacturing in Greensburg and a farmer.
SURVIVORS:
Wife – Louise Coffey Franklin of Bowling Green
3 Sons – Larry, David & Tony Franklin all of Columbia
1 Daughter – Delores Vance of Columbia
1 Stepson – Sam Coffey, Jr. of Bowling Green
1 Stepdaughter – Kathy Daulton of Goodlettsville, TN
2 Brothers – Howard Franklin of Columbia & Herbert Franklin of Edmonton
14 Grandchildren, 12 Great-Grandchildren, 3 Step-Grandchildren & 4 Step-Great-Grandchildren
Funeral Service: Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Junior Holmes officiating
Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery
Visitation: After 9:00 A.M. Saturday
Casket Bearers – Josh Franklin, Anthony Franklin, Johnathon Franklin, David Franklin, Larry Dudley & Thomas Campbell
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
