Freestone County, Texas
Obituaries


N.B. Franklin
October 16, 1930 - September 5, 2010



N.B. Franklin, 79, of Oakwood, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010 in 
Palestine. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Capps 
Memorial Chapel with Rev. Max Martin of Long Lake Baptist Church officiating. 
Interment with military honors will follow at Mayes Cemetery near the Lone 
Star community. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2010 also 
at the funeral home.

Mr. Franklin was born October 16, 1930 in the community of Butler in Freestone 
County, to parents John and Fannie Edwards Franklin. He was a lifetime area 
resident. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. For 
twelve years he served as the water department superintendant in the city of 
Buffalo. He also performed small engine repair. He was a lifetime member of 
the Wilbur H. Bailey V.F.W. Post #5872 in Fairfield. He was known for his love 
of gardening, all animals and spending time with his grandchildren. In addition 
to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Lois Lummus Franklin in 
1976; two brothers, Pelham Franklin and John Franklin; three sisters, Ollie 
Merry; Eula Belle Perrett and Frances Boyle. Pallbearers will be Joe Mullenax, 
John Mims, Bill Mullenax, Tommy Thomas, Tommy Vandygriff and Blake Vandygriff.

Left to cherish his memory are three children, Lorri Vandygriff and husband 
Tommy of Oakwood; Nelson Franklin and wife Vicki of Teague; Teresa Jones and 
husband Joe Lynn also of Teague; one sister, Pauline Ebeling and husband 
Martin of Houston; five grandchildren, Blake Vandygriff; Melissa Thomas and 
husband Tommy; Allison Franklin; Nathan Franklin; James Jones; one great-
granddaughter, Abigail Thomas. 


Visitation
Tuesday September 7, 2010, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Capps Memorial Chapel

Funeral Service
Wednesday September 8, 2010, 10:00 am
Capps Memorial Chapel

Interment
Wednesday September 8, 2010
Mayes Cemetery