Marvin H Franklin

Mr. Marvin H. Franklin, of Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022, at the Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville, Kentucky having attained the age of 88 years, 10 months, and 29 days. He was born in Columbia, Kentucky, on Friday, June 2, 1933, the son of Elbert Petty and Mary Franklin. He was of the Methodist faith, attended Red Banks Methodist Church, a logger and a farmer.

 In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Emogene (Blair) Franklin whom he wed on Saturday, July 27, 1957, siblings, Harrison, Charles, Lindsey, Elmer, Ray, Irene, Faye, Mary Idy, Cally, a son, granddaughter, and two great-granddaughters.

 He is survived by his children, Marvin “Junior” Franklin of Lizton, Indiana, Tommy Franklin of Burkesville, Kentucky, Pam Arms of Palmetto, Florida, Doug Franklin of Lebanon, Indiana, Angela Antle of Crossville, Tennessee, Robin Grider of Burkesville, Kentucky, siblings, Nanny Carter of Columbia, Kentucky, Molly Frances Jones of Hoopston, Illinois, grandchildren, Brian, Penny, Chessie, Vanessa, Jessica, Edwin Jr., Kellye, Ashley, Toshua, Joshua, Kristen, Tracy, Taylor, Chrissy, along with several great-grandchildren.

The funeral service for Mr. Marvin H. Franklin was conducted on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville, Kentucky with Bro. Jimmy Bunch officiating. Casket bearers were Braxton Vibbert, Taylor Grider, Tracy Daniels, John Gray, James Bishop, Perry Parrish, Tristan Vibbert, Brian Vibbert, and Brian Franklin. Honorary casket bearers were David Antle, Josh Franklin, and Toshua Vibbert. Burial was in the Grant Cemetery in Adair County, Kentucky. Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville, Kentucky was honored to be in charge of the arrangements.

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