Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 22, 1946
R. E. Franklin, 80, veteran railroad mail clerk, died last Thursday night [August 15, 1946] at 11:30 at his home on East Church street. He had been in failing health for several years but only seriously in the past two weeks.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rose Franklin, three daughters, and one son; Mrs. Freeda Bates and Mrs. Faye Crumrine, of Woodsfield; Mrs. Cecil Vanaman, of Akron, and Roy Franklin of Woodsfield, besides several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mr. Franklin was widely known, having served as postal clerk on the O. R. & W. railway for a number of years. He also served several terms as justice of the peace and was a former school teacher. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the Bauer and Turner funeral home. Minister E. Gaston Collins assisted by Minister J. V. A. Traylor, officiated. Burial was in Oaklawn cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 22, 1946
R. E. Franklin, 80, veteran railroad mail clerk, died last Thursday night [August 15, 1946] at 11:30 at his home on East Church street. He had been in failing health for several years but only seriously in the past two weeks.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rose Franklin, three daughters, and one son; Mrs. Freeda Bates and Mrs. Faye Crumrine, of Woodsfield; Mrs. Cecil Vanaman, of Akron, and Roy Franklin of Woodsfield, besides several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mr. Franklin was widely known, having served as postal clerk on the O. R. & W. railway for a number of years. He also served several terms as justice of the peace and was a former school teacher. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the Bauer and Turner funeral home. Minister E. Gaston Collins assisted by Minister J. V. A. Traylor, officiated. Burial was in Oaklawn cemetery.
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