Wilbur M. Franklin Sr. Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Wilbur M. Franklin Sr. (Tilden, Illinois), who passed away at the age of 86, on April 15, 2018. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ollie Franklin and Lela Franklin (Wilkerson); and his brothers, Arkel Franklin, Ted Franklin and Floyd Franklin.
He is survived by: his wife Edna M. Franklin (Alexander) of Tilden, IL; his children, Wilbur M. Franklin, Robert Franklin (Tammy) of Willisville, IL and Cynthia Jones (Pat) of Marissa, IL; his grandchildren, Jason Henson (Stacie), Jeff Franklin, Maegan Tombrella (Chris), William Franklin, Ashleigh Franklin, Dustin Krzyzanoski and Krystal Finks (Westin); and his great grandchildren, Asher Henson, Mabrey Tombrella, Myles Franklin, Erin Franklin, Caden Finks, Lacy Finks and Lilly Finks.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the First Baptist Church in Tilden, IL.
