William Oliver Franklin, son of Richard and Mary Gilkie Franklin, was born Oct. 4, 1863 in Pleasant Hill Township, and departed this life December 6, 1939 at the home of his daughter in Pleasant Hill, age 76 years, 2 months, 2 days.
He was united in marriage to Tabitha Smith, April 5, 1888, and to this union eight children were born; Mrs. Nora Freeman, Mrs. Clemmie Conner, Mrs. Gertrude Thomas and Everett Franklin all of Pleasant Hill and Mrs. Hallie Voshall of Redland, Calif. Three other children died in infancy.
In February 1909 Mr. Franklin became a member of the Nebo Christian church during the first revival meeting held there conducted by Rev. B. O. Reavis.
Three years ago "Uncle" Bill suffered a stroke of paralysis, and has been an invalid, being tenderly cared for by his daughter, Mrs. George Thomas and husband with whom he has made his home. All that loving hands could do for him was done to no avail.
"Uncle" Bill spent his entire life in this community as a farmer. He was a kind husband and father, a good citizen and neighbor.
Mr. Franklin leaves to mourn him, his devoted wife, five children, sixteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren, six nephews, three nieces, and a host of neighbors and friends.
A precious one from has gone,
A voice we loved is still;
A place is vacant in our home
that never shall be filled.
Funeral services were held at the Christian Church in Pleasant Hill, Saturday afternon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. W. N. Taylor. Pallbearers were Wm. Henry, Chester Freeman, Wayne Barton, Alvin Barton, Jack Greenstreet and Ernest Ewers. Flowers were cared for by Mildred Franklin, Harriet Freeman, Mildred Barton, Mary Dell Thomas, Mary Springer, Anna June Schlieper, Phillis Ann Yocum and June Thomas. Interment was in Crescent Heights Cemetery at Pleasant Hill.
He was united in marriage to Tabitha Smith, April 5, 1888, and to this union eight children were born; Mrs. Nora Freeman, Mrs. Clemmie Conner, Mrs. Gertrude Thomas and Everett Franklin all of Pleasant Hill and Mrs. Hallie Voshall of Redland, Calif. Three other children died in infancy.
In February 1909 Mr. Franklin became a member of the Nebo Christian church during the first revival meeting held there conducted by Rev. B. O. Reavis.
Three years ago "Uncle" Bill suffered a stroke of paralysis, and has been an invalid, being tenderly cared for by his daughter, Mrs. George Thomas and husband with whom he has made his home. All that loving hands could do for him was done to no avail.
"Uncle" Bill spent his entire life in this community as a farmer. He was a kind husband and father, a good citizen and neighbor.
Mr. Franklin leaves to mourn him, his devoted wife, five children, sixteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren, six nephews, three nieces, and a host of neighbors and friends.
A precious one from has gone,
A voice we loved is still;
A place is vacant in our home
that never shall be filled.
Funeral services were held at the Christian Church in Pleasant Hill, Saturday afternon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. W. N. Taylor. Pallbearers were Wm. Henry, Chester Freeman, Wayne Barton, Alvin Barton, Jack Greenstreet and Ernest Ewers. Flowers were cared for by Mildred Franklin, Harriet Freeman, Mildred Barton, Mary Dell Thomas, Mary Springer, Anna June Schlieper, Phillis Ann Yocum and June Thomas. Interment was in Crescent Heights Cemetery at Pleasant Hill.
William Oliver Franklin, son of Richard and Mary Gilkie Franklin, was born Oct. 4, 1863 in Pleasant Hill Township, and departed this life December 6, 1939 at the home of his daughter in Pleasant Hill, age 76 years, 2 months, 2 days.
He was united in marriage to Tabitha Smith, April 5, 1888, and to this union eight children were born; Mrs. Nora Freeman, Mrs. Clemmie Conner, Mrs. Gertrude Thomas and Everett Franklin all of Pleasant Hill and Mrs. Hallie Voshall of Redland, Calif. Three other children died in infancy.
In February 1909 Mr. Franklin became a member of the Nebo Christian church during the first revival meeting held there conducted by Rev. B. O. Reavis.
Three years ago "Uncle" Bill suffered a stroke of paralysis, and has been an invalid, being tenderly cared for by his daughter, Mrs. George Thomas and husband with whom he has made his home. All that loving hands could do for him was done to no avail.
"Uncle" Bill spent his entire life in this community as a farmer. He was a kind husband and father, a good citizen and neighbor.
Mr. Franklin leaves to mourn him, his devoted wife, five children, sixteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren, six nephews, three nieces, and a host of neighbors and friends.
A precious one from has gone,
A voice we loved is still;
A place is vacant in our home
that never shall be filled.
Funeral services were held at the Christian Church in Pleasant Hill, Saturday afternon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. W. N. Taylor. Pallbearers were Wm. Henry, Chester Freeman, Wayne Barton, Alvin Barton, Jack Greenstreet and Ernest Ewers. Flowers were cared for by Mildred Franklin, Harriet Freeman, Mildred Barton, Mary Dell Thomas, Mary Springer, Anna June Schlieper, Phillis Ann Yocum and June Thomas. Interment was in Crescent Heights Cemetery at Pleasant Hill.
He was united in marriage to Tabitha Smith, April 5, 1888, and to this union eight children were born; Mrs. Nora Freeman, Mrs. Clemmie Conner, Mrs. Gertrude Thomas and Everett Franklin all of Pleasant Hill and Mrs. Hallie Voshall of Redland, Calif. Three other children died in infancy.
In February 1909 Mr. Franklin became a member of the Nebo Christian church during the first revival meeting held there conducted by Rev. B. O. Reavis.
Three years ago "Uncle" Bill suffered a stroke of paralysis, and has been an invalid, being tenderly cared for by his daughter, Mrs. George Thomas and husband with whom he has made his home. All that loving hands could do for him was done to no avail.
"Uncle" Bill spent his entire life in this community as a farmer. He was a kind husband and father, a good citizen and neighbor.
Mr. Franklin leaves to mourn him, his devoted wife, five children, sixteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren, six nephews, three nieces, and a host of neighbors and friends.
A precious one from has gone,
A voice we loved is still;
A place is vacant in our home
that never shall be filled.
Funeral services were held at the Christian Church in Pleasant Hill, Saturday afternon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. W. N. Taylor. Pallbearers were Wm. Henry, Chester Freeman, Wayne Barton, Alvin Barton, Jack Greenstreet and Ernest Ewers. Flowers were cared for by Mildred Franklin, Harriet Freeman, Mildred Barton, Mary Dell Thomas, Mary Springer, Anna June Schlieper, Phillis Ann Yocum and June Thomas. Interment was in Crescent Heights Cemetery at Pleasant Hill.
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