John “JW” Franklin, 92, of Danville passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Mr. Franklin was born January 1, 1926 in Morgan County to Johnnie and Ever Mae Franklin. He was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church and had been employed by Worthington Steel and then by Federal Mogul. Mr. Franklin is preceded in death by his parents and a son, John Wayne Franklin; four brothers, Bronner, Farris, Buddy and Bobby and two sisters, Wanda and Elizabeth.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Franklin; his daughter, Janet Reynolds; sister, Katie Mae Kirby; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Visitation will be Friday, September 7, 2018 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Hartselle Heritage Funeral Home followed by an 11 a.m. chapel service with Brother Gary Peebles and Brother Tom Campbell officiating. Hartselle Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family.