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Doyle Wayne Franklin, son of Doyle Morgan and Virgie
Elizabeth (Hardin) Franklin, was born November 27, 1925 at Cordell. He
departed this life July 16 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City at the age
of 76 years, seven months and 19 days.
Doyle had lived in this area most of his life. He had
worked for Sewell Brothers in road construction. He enjoyed fishing. For
the past four years he had lived in Weatherford, Hydro and Oklahoma City
nursing homes as his health declined.Doyle was united in marriage to Patsy Alice Smith
December 5, 1974 at Cordell. To this union three children were born.
He was a veteran of World War II, having served in
the Navy in San Diego, CA and Corregidor. He was awarded the
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and the
American Campaign Medal.
Preceding him in death were his parents, brother
Jimmie Franklin and his wife Patsy who died May 20, 2002.
Survivors include his three children: Keith Franklin
of Tulsa, LaRena Guthrie and husband Shaun of Burns Flat, and Terry
Franklin of Tulsa; one sister, Arlene Anderson of East Long Meadow,
Massachusetts; one brother, Stanely Wade Franklin of Kellyville, OK;
four grandchildren, Madison, Christopher, Stefan and Logan; other
relatives and friends.
Graveside services for Doyle Franklin were held
Friday, July 19 at 2:00 p.m. at Strickland Cemetery with Rev. Doyle
Roark officiating. Burial, under the direction of McClure Funeral Home
followed.
