Orion Lee Franklin, 84, died Sept. 23, 2013.
Born June 7, 1929, to the late Pernell and Ellie Franklin, in Plant City, he was a longtime resident of Fort Myers. He owned and operated his own drywall/construction business. He loved his family gatherings, hunting, fishing, flying, creating/inventing and working with his hands. He was a member and deacon of the Gethsemane Primitive Baptist Church.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Cleon “Nina” Nancy Franklin; three daughters, Virginia Ann Milsap, Frenda Lee Franklin Ward and Linda S. Anderson; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Maydell Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held at the Smith-Willis Cemetery in Tift Co., Ga.
The family would like to give special thanks to Team 330 and Dr. Sonn, of Hope Hospice. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Ft. Myers, FL. 33908.
Online condolences may be made to the family at andersonpatterson.com.