Franklin, William Ervin
Passed:
Age: 87 y
Source:
Death Notice:
Obituary Date: 1979-12-19
Information: William Ervin Franklin, 87, of Rt. 1 Ravenswood, died Wednesday at the Jackson General Hospital after a short illness. Born May 2, 1892, he was the son of the late Monroe and Maria Franklin of Silverton. He was a farmer, member of the Silverton United Methodist Church, member of the American Legion and a veteran of World War. I. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Irene Suck Franklin; one daughter, Hazel Faye Franklin at home; three step-daughters, Mrs. Jessie Rucker of Tyler Mountain, Charleston, Mrs Bessie Swatkowski of Oaklawn, Ill., and Mrs. Carol Staats of Ravenswood; four step-sons, Lawrence Franklin of Winfield, Gail Franklin of Charleston, Clarence Franklin of Midlothian, Ill, and Glen Franklin at home; and 21 grandchildren One step-son, Charles Franklin of Cottagevville, preceded him in death. Services were held at Straight-Tucker Funeral Home, Ravenswood, with the Rev Loris Pullins officiating. Burial was in the Ravenswood Cemetery.