Jerry L Franklin

Jerry L. Franklin, 85, of Colona, IL, died Thursday, February 20, 2020, at UnityPoint Trinity West Medical Center in Rock Island, IL. Services will be Monday, February 24 th , at 6:00 p.m., at Wendt Funeral Home in Moline, with a two-hour visitation prior to the service beginning at 4:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established at a later date. Jerry was born in Sioux Falls, SD, on May 16, 1934, to Benjamin and Dorothy (Daugherty) Franklin.  He married Grace Hintz, and later married June O’Haver in 1988.  Jerry was a semi driver for over 40 years, retiring from Advance Transportation.  He was a member of the Moline Archery Club, various bowling leagues, and was an avid Braves fan. Survivors include  daughters, Pam Franklin-Fugate of Moline, Michelle (Shawn) Brenner Long of Highland, IN, and Morgan Franklin of Colona, IL; son, Brent (Teresa Davis) Franklin of Jefferson, GA; step-children, Tara and Tracy O’Haver of Colona, IL; sister, Deanna (Mike) Wilson of Moline; brothers, Jean Franklin of Paducah, KY, Victor Franklin of Philip, SD, Michael (Julie) Franklin of Marion, IA; Dewain (Betsy) Franklin of Largo, FL, Richard Franklin of Milan, IL, and Dan (Lori) Franklin of Davenport, IA; ten grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, June, sons, Bradley G. Franklin and Bruce W. Franklin, and sisters, Joann Smith, Marilyn Lane, and Janet Brenner.

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