Harold L. Franklin, Jr., 87, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.
Harold was born on October 12, 1934, in Lansing, MI, to the late Harold Franklin, Sr. and the late Marguerite Harvey Franklin. His career spanned over sixty years and included management roles at General Motors, Rockwell, ITT Teves, LTV, and Morton. He most recently was a supervisor with Nortek. Harold was a loving father and grandfather to his children and grandchildren. He loved cruising, building model ships, collecting tools, and was a very active band parent when his children were in school. Harold enjoyed working with his hands, building his own homes and garages, restoring old vehicles, and tackling any other projects he could imagine. In his younger years, He enjoyed flying and skydiving, totaling 113 jumps. Harold proudly served his country in the United States Navy, being honorably discharged in 1954.
A memorial visitation for Mr. Harold will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2022, at Dyersburg Funeral Home. Cremation services are under the direction of Dyersburg Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy Franklin of Dyersburg, TN; four daughters, Heather Baker (Adrian) and Lindsey Plewa (Todd), all of Pleasant View, TN, Jennifer Brown (Larry) of Allegan, MI, and Lucie Johnson (Paul) of Fennville, MI; sister, Margaret Dilday (Bob) of Shelby Township, MI; grandchildren, Landry Baker, Adeline Baker, Harper Plewa, Jamie Wine, Aaron Brown, and Chelsea Brancaccio; and great grandchildren Ella Wine, Joslyn Wine, Brooklyn Brancaccio, Jaiden Myler, and Colton Myler
In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by a son, Harold Franklin, III; and a sister, Beverly Eccleston.
Dyersburg Funeral Home would like to give our condolences to the family of Harold Franklin.
