Thomas Henry Franklin, Jr, 81, formerly of Centre Hall, passed away at his home in Englewood, TN on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Born on July 26, 1940, in Petersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas H. and Belva (Stricker) Franklin, Sr.
Tom started out as a mechanic, working for Stocker Chevrolet. He then purchased the "Gulf" station at Old Fort in Centre Hall and continued his mechanical work there. Later he worked as a mechanic for the Pennsylvania State University. He retired after 29 years of service. In his spare time, he continued mechanical work in his home garage and started repairing wrecked vehicles. He was known throughout the valley for his mechanical skills and could fix anything automotive related. After retirement, he moved to Tennessee, where he spent the last 15 years.
Tom enjoyed mechanical work. You could always find him working on some project. He was not one for idle hands. Although he enjoyed time spent in the garage, he cherished the time he spent with his three sons and grandchildren. He was a great dad, pap, and great grandfather, who loved his family very much.
Tom is survived by his three sons, Thomas L. Franklin of Spring Mills, Brian N. Franklin of Ebensburg, and Robert L. Franklin of Englewood, TN; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his eight siblings, Elizabeth M. Wyland, Coleen Cramer, Iva F. "Flo" Richner, Shirley Flood, Mona McCabe, Glen R. "Ray" Franklin, Benjamin Franklin and Duane Franklin. He was the last of his generation.
A viewing will be held on Monday, June 27, 2022 from 11am – 1pm at the Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Inc in Centre Hall. In lieu of an official service, family and friends will have an opportunity to offer some words honoring Tom around 1pm. He will be laid to rest privately at the Reformed & Lutheran Cemetery in Centre Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Disabled American Veterans, 2705 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg, PA 17202.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Inc 228 S. Pennsylvania Ave., PO Box 579, Centre Hall, PA 16828. An online guest book can be signed or condolences to the family available at www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com.
Tom started out as a mechanic, working for Stocker Chevrolet. He then purchased the "Gulf" station at Old Fort in Centre Hall and continued his mechanical work there. Later he worked as a mechanic for the Pennsylvania State University. He retired after 29 years of service. In his spare time, he continued mechanical work in his home garage and started repairing wrecked vehicles. He was known throughout the valley for his mechanical skills and could fix anything automotive related. After retirement, he moved to Tennessee, where he spent the last 15 years.
Tom enjoyed mechanical work. You could always find him working on some project. He was not one for idle hands. Although he enjoyed time spent in the garage, he cherished the time he spent with his three sons and grandchildren. He was a great dad, pap, and great grandfather, who loved his family very much.
Tom is survived by his three sons, Thomas L. Franklin of Spring Mills, Brian N. Franklin of Ebensburg, and Robert L. Franklin of Englewood, TN; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his eight siblings, Elizabeth M. Wyland, Coleen Cramer, Iva F. "Flo" Richner, Shirley Flood, Mona McCabe, Glen R. "Ray" Franklin, Benjamin Franklin and Duane Franklin. He was the last of his generation.
A viewing will be held on Monday, June 27, 2022 from 11am – 1pm at the Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Inc in Centre Hall. In lieu of an official service, family and friends will have an opportunity to offer some words honoring Tom around 1pm. He will be laid to rest privately at the Reformed & Lutheran Cemetery in Centre Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Disabled American Veterans, 2705 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg, PA 17202.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Inc 228 S. Pennsylvania Ave., PO Box 579, Centre Hall, PA 16828. An online guest book can be signed or condolences to the family available at www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com.
Thomas Henry Franklin, Jr, 81, formerly of Centre Hall, passed away at his home in Englewood, TN on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Born on July 26, 1940, in Petersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas H. and Belva (Stricker) Franklin, Sr.
Tom started out as a mechanic, working for Stocker Chevrolet. He then purchased the "Gulf" station at Old Fort in Centre Hall and continued his mechanical work there. Later he worked as a mechanic for the Pennsylvania State University. He retired after 29 years of service. In his spare time, he continued mechanical work in his home garage and started repairing wrecked vehicles. He was known throughout the valley for his mechanical skills and could fix anything automotive related. After retirement, he moved to Tennessee, where he spent the last 15 years.
Tom enjoyed mechanical work. You could always find him working on some project. He was not one for idle hands. Although he enjoyed time spent in the garage, he cherished the time he spent with his three sons and grandchildren. He was a great dad, pap, and great grandfather, who loved his family very much.
Tom is survived by his three sons, Thomas L. Franklin of Spring Mills, Brian N. Franklin of Ebensburg, and Robert L. Franklin of Englewood, TN; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his eight siblings, Elizabeth M. Wyland, Coleen Cramer, Iva F. "Flo" Richner, Shirley Flood, Mona McCabe, Glen R. "Ray" Franklin, Benjamin Franklin and Duane Franklin. He was the last of his generation.
A viewing will be held on Monday, June 27, 2022 from 11am – 1pm at the Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Inc in Centre Hall. In lieu of an official service, family and friends will have an opportunity to offer some words honoring Tom around 1pm. He will be laid to rest privately at the Reformed & Lutheran Cemetery in Centre Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Disabled American Veterans, 2705 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg, PA 17202.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Inc 228 S. Pennsylvania Ave., PO Box 579, Centre Hall, PA 16828. An online guest book can be signed or condolences to the family available at www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com.
Tom started out as a mechanic, working for Stocker Chevrolet. He then purchased the "Gulf" station at Old Fort in Centre Hall and continued his mechanical work there. Later he worked as a mechanic for the Pennsylvania State University. He retired after 29 years of service. In his spare time, he continued mechanical work in his home garage and started repairing wrecked vehicles. He was known throughout the valley for his mechanical skills and could fix anything automotive related. After retirement, he moved to Tennessee, where he spent the last 15 years.
Tom enjoyed mechanical work. You could always find him working on some project. He was not one for idle hands. Although he enjoyed time spent in the garage, he cherished the time he spent with his three sons and grandchildren. He was a great dad, pap, and great grandfather, who loved his family very much.
Tom is survived by his three sons, Thomas L. Franklin of Spring Mills, Brian N. Franklin of Ebensburg, and Robert L. Franklin of Englewood, TN; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his eight siblings, Elizabeth M. Wyland, Coleen Cramer, Iva F. "Flo" Richner, Shirley Flood, Mona McCabe, Glen R. "Ray" Franklin, Benjamin Franklin and Duane Franklin. He was the last of his generation.
A viewing will be held on Monday, June 27, 2022 from 11am – 1pm at the Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Inc in Centre Hall. In lieu of an official service, family and friends will have an opportunity to offer some words honoring Tom around 1pm. He will be laid to rest privately at the Reformed & Lutheran Cemetery in Centre Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Disabled American Veterans, 2705 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg, PA 17202.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Inc 228 S. Pennsylvania Ave., PO Box 579, Centre Hall, PA 16828. An online guest book can be signed or condolences to the family available at www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com.
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