Dr. William Allen Franklin Jr., 84, of Murray, Kentucky, died Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray.
He was born Oct. 29, 1937, in Mexico, Kentucky, to William Allen Franklin Sr. and Reba Grace Oliver Franklin.
He retired as the Superintendent of Murray Independent School District and served as the Director of the Teacher's Quality Institute. Dr. Franklin received his Bachelor of Geo Sciences from Murray State University, a Master of Education from Murray State University, and his PhD from the University of Tennessee. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and was a veteran as a First Lieutenant in the US Army.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ann Lucas Franklin; and one daughter, Leslie Elise Cauley.
Dr. Franklin is survived by one son, Christopher Allen Franklin of Murray; one brother, Allen Franklin of Paducah; and three grandchildren, Caleb Lucas Cauley, Sarah Elise Cauley and Benjamin William Cauley.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2022, at the Frances Cemetery with Tim Palmer officiating. There will be no public visitation.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the WKMS Radio Station, 2018 University Station, Murray, KY 42071, Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar St., Murray, KY 42071, or to the Frances Cemetery Fund, c/o Joeann Asbridge, 117 Layfette Heights, Marion, KY 42064.
He was born Oct. 29, 1937, in Mexico, Kentucky, to William Allen Franklin Sr. and Reba Grace Oliver Franklin.
He retired as the Superintendent of Murray Independent School District and served as the Director of the Teacher's Quality Institute. Dr. Franklin received his Bachelor of Geo Sciences from Murray State University, a Master of Education from Murray State University, and his PhD from the University of Tennessee. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and was a veteran as a First Lieutenant in the US Army.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ann Lucas Franklin; and one daughter, Leslie Elise Cauley.
Dr. Franklin is survived by one son, Christopher Allen Franklin of Murray; one brother, Allen Franklin of Paducah; and three grandchildren, Caleb Lucas Cauley, Sarah Elise Cauley and Benjamin William Cauley.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2022, at the Frances Cemetery with Tim Palmer officiating. There will be no public visitation.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the WKMS Radio Station, 2018 University Station, Murray, KY 42071, Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar St., Murray, KY 42071, or to the Frances Cemetery Fund, c/o Joeann Asbridge, 117 Layfette Heights, Marion, KY 42064.
Dr. William Allen Franklin Jr., 84, of Murray, Kentucky, died Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray.
He was born Oct. 29, 1937, in Mexico, Kentucky, to William Allen Franklin Sr. and Reba Grace Oliver Franklin.
He retired as the Superintendent of Murray Independent School District and served as the Director of the Teacher's Quality Institute. Dr. Franklin received his Bachelor of Geo Sciences from Murray State University, a Master of Education from Murray State University, and his PhD from the University of Tennessee. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and was a veteran as a First Lieutenant in the US Army.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ann Lucas Franklin; and one daughter, Leslie Elise Cauley.
Dr. Franklin is survived by one son, Christopher Allen Franklin of Murray; one brother, Allen Franklin of Paducah; and three grandchildren, Caleb Lucas Cauley, Sarah Elise Cauley and Benjamin William Cauley.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2022, at the Frances Cemetery with Tim Palmer officiating. There will be no public visitation.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the WKMS Radio Station, 2018 University Station, Murray, KY 42071, Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar St., Murray, KY 42071, or to the Frances Cemetery Fund, c/o Joeann Asbridge, 117 Layfette Heights, Marion, KY 42064.
He was born Oct. 29, 1937, in Mexico, Kentucky, to William Allen Franklin Sr. and Reba Grace Oliver Franklin.
He retired as the Superintendent of Murray Independent School District and served as the Director of the Teacher's Quality Institute. Dr. Franklin received his Bachelor of Geo Sciences from Murray State University, a Master of Education from Murray State University, and his PhD from the University of Tennessee. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and was a veteran as a First Lieutenant in the US Army.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ann Lucas Franklin; and one daughter, Leslie Elise Cauley.
Dr. Franklin is survived by one son, Christopher Allen Franklin of Murray; one brother, Allen Franklin of Paducah; and three grandchildren, Caleb Lucas Cauley, Sarah Elise Cauley and Benjamin William Cauley.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2022, at the Frances Cemetery with Tim Palmer officiating. There will be no public visitation.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the WKMS Radio Station, 2018 University Station, Murray, KY 42071, Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar St., Murray, KY 42071, or to the Frances Cemetery Fund, c/o Joeann Asbridge, 117 Layfette Heights, Marion, KY 42064.
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