LANCASTER—Guy O. “Billy” Franklin Jr., 78, of Lancaster passed away June 9, 2020. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post #86, Kilmarnock.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Judy B. Franklin; son, Jason C. Franklin; grandchildren, Joshua C. Franklin, James C. Franklin and June L. Franklin; three brothers, John E. Franklin, Harold B. Franklin and Dandridge L. Franklin; aunt, Helen Mitchell; and an uncle, Sonny Hearold.
He was a construction worker with J & J, Inc. and loved to farm. He was a hard worker all of his life.
Billy was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock. Family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wicomico United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 298, Wicomico Church, VA 22579; or Irvington United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 178, Irvington, VA 22480.