Fredrick Ford Franklin

Fredrick F. Franklin, age 90, retired Sears employee and former Carpet Center employee, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024. No visitation. Memorial graveside service 2 pm Wednesday, February 21, Hillcrest Cemetery, Florence, KS. Fred is preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Survivors include his wife, Nelly; children, Donna Mollett (Willis), Katherine Pitcher, Richard Franklin, Janell Hyatt (Michael), Steven McCarty and Neil McCarty; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Wedgewood Golf Course, 9007 W. First St., Halstead, KS 67056. Send condolences to smithfamilymortuaries.com.