Lee Franklin of Hemingford, Nebraska passed away February 8, 2022 with his wife Pat by his side. Lee was born in Broken Bow, Nebraska April 5, 1935 to Howard and Fanny Franklin.
He joined the Navy in April 1956 then in October 1956 he joined the crew of the USS Everglades. He worked on many Ranches as well as being a Welder.
He is survived by his wife Pat Franklin of Hemingford, NE, his brother, Jerry (Penny) Franklin of Torrington, Wyoming, his sons, Mark (Shawna) Franklin of Gordon, Nebraska, George (Brenda) Franklin of Alliance ,Nebraska, Charles (Leslie) Franklin of Alliance, Nebraska, his daughters, Duana (Clyde) Davis of Elwood, Nebraska, Sabrina( Kevin) Terrell Alliance. Stepdaughters Patty (Dan) Anderson Hemingford, Nebraska, Kristy (Steve) Brown of Lincoln, Nebraska, Katrina(Rodney) Weeks o fLouisburg, MO and Dawn(Kirk) Oetken Belmont, NE.
Lee will be laid to rest at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Alliance, Nebraska on May 20, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. A lunch will be served at the shelter house (located on 10th and Yellowstone) after the service.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.