Jimmy Franklin

Jimmy Franklin, 83, passed away on March 23, 2023. He was born on January 7, 1940 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Jessie and Ruby Franklin.  Jimmy worked for Economy Linen and Sprags Meat packing Company. Jimmy loved to tend to his vegetable garden and Koi pond. He also liked to go fishing.

Jimmy was preceded in death by parents and Paul Franklin, Jessie Franklin, Katherine Hammonds and Ann Beasley. He was survived by loving wife of 42 years Esther (Brooks) Franklin.  Children-Vicki (Jack) Buckner, Lori (Doug) Taylor, Valerie(Mark) Courtwright, Wendi Devita, Scott (Donna) Franklin, Tim (Rhonda) Franklin, Mathew (Kristan) Franklin, and Tammy (Bill) Lozan Siblings-Sue Roberts and Jerry Franklin, 37grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren and 5 great, great grandchildren and many more extended family and friends.

His family will receive friends on Thursday, March 30, from 10-11am at Cotner Funeral Home, 7369 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, where his funeral service will begin at 11am. Graveside to follow at Silent Home Cemetery, Reynoldsburg.

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