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Orrie Franklin, Jr.
Visitation: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM WEST & PARRISH & PEDIGO FUNERAL HOME 105 North Montgomery Street Spencer, IN 47460 Service: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 1:00 PM WEST & PARRISH & PEDIGO FUNERAL HOME 105 North Montgomery Street Spencer, IN 47460	VIEW/SEND CONDOLENCES
WEST & PARRISH & PEDIGO FUNERAL HOME 105 N. MONTGOMERY ST. SPENCER, IN 47460 812-829-2791 812-829-8812 (FAX) Orrie “Jr.” F. Franklin, Jr., 73, of Freedom, passed away Friday, September 11, 2009 at his residence. He was born January 13, 1936 in Owen County to Zerilda (Jean) and Orrie Franklin, Sr. He graduated in 1954 from Freedom High School. Jr. was a farmer and a supervisor for Electricom before retiring. He enjoyed restoring antique tractors and gardening. Mr. Franklin is survived by two daughters; Cindy (Thomas) Sanders Chestnut of Bedford and Carrie (David) Schenck of Spencer, a son; Dave (and friend Dawn) Franklin of Bloomington, son- in-law; John Doyle, a brother; Wilfred Franklin of Danville, two sisters; Patty Line of Freedom and Phyllis Richardson of Ellettsville, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Rosemary (Wood) Franklin, a daughter, Debbie Doyle, two brothers, Bob Franklin and Gene Franklin, and two sisters, Kate Highet and Juanita Harrison. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at West& Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home in Spencer. Pastor Diane Wells will officiate. Burial will follow at Christian Cemetery in Patricksburg. The family will receive friends 11 a.m. until time of service.