Homer Franklin

Homer Franklin, age 77, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Friday, February 4, 2011 at Fannin Regional Hospital. He was born April 4, 1933, in Pineola, NC to the late Jones Clingman Franklin and Carrie Elizabeth Townsend Franklin. He was a US Army Veteran and of the Methodist Faith. Mr. Franklin worked in the same location for over 40 years under three separate owners. He retired from Halls Department Store after a total of 43 years of service. He enjoyed wood working, gardening, and yard work.
He was preceded in death by sisters, Amy Tresa Franklin and Margaret E. Walker, and Brother, Paul Jones Franklin.

Survivors include: wife, Marjorie Gwynn Franklin, Brother, Robert H. Franklin, Mason Finley Franklin, local nephews, Leonard Walker, Larry Walker and John Walker.
A host of nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 7, 2011: at 2:00PM from the Henry Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roy Clore and Rev. John Baker officiating. . Interment followed in the Crest Lawn Cemetery. The following gentleman served as pallbearers, Leonard Walker, John Walker, Robert Gwynn, N.B. Gwynn, Jr., Gabriel Montgomery and Van Quinn. The family received friends at the funeral home Sunday evening 4 to 8 PM.

Arrangementswere entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhome.com.