Franklin S. Lyford Obituary
The memory of Franklin S. Lyford of Rockford, Illinois, who passed away on March 3, 2025 at the age of 89, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Franklin S. Lyford to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Franklin Lyford Sr. and Marie Lyford (Ambrose); his wife Carol Lyford (Fye); his granddaughter Stephanie Lyford; his siblings, Harold Lyford, Jean Schauer (Gerald) and Charlie Lyford; and his brother-in-law Bob Gillespie.
He is survived by: his children, Glen Lyford (Julie), Teresa Buik (James) and Warren Lyford (Vickie); his grandchildren, Karen Kryder (Adam), Laura Mitchell (John), Julia, Daniel (Emma), Brooke Lyford and Paige Lyford; his great grandchildren, Cameron Kryder, Addison Kryder, Brayden Kryder, Sadie Mitchell, Conor Mitchell and Lucy Mitchell; and his siblings, Robert Lyford (Nathalie), Margaret Gillespie, Betsy Vincer (Bob) and Larry Lyford (Linda). He is also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his name at Willow Creek Presbyterian Church.
