Carl Elden Franklin

Mr. Carl Elden Franklin, 82, Crawfordsville, passed away Sunday, October 25th, at 12:40 AM in the Lane House Nursing Home. He was born December 29th, 1932, in Fountain County to Herbert Elden and Evelyn May (Davidson) Franklin. He married Nancy Ann VanCleave on May 25th, 1958, in Yountsville. She preceded him in death in 1982.

Carl was a retired Painter and Carpenter having worked for Wells Painting in Lafayette and also as an Independent Contractor. He also owned the Turkey Run Golf Course for 3 years and after returning home from the Army in 1957, he purchased and ran the Lowe's Cafe in Crawfordsville for several years. He also had owned a Tree Nursery in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He was a 1951 graduate of Crawfordsville High School; a U. S. Army Veteran; a Painter's Union Representative; a collector and restorer of antiques; loved playing golf and mushroom hunting.

He is survived by his children: Sandra Sue Ritter, Crawfordsville; Janean Annette Franklin, Waveland; Carl Randall "Randy" Franklin, Cincinnati; and Eric Dean Franklin, Seattle, Washington. Also surviving are his brothers: Herbert F. (Stella) Franklin, Veedersburg; William Franklin, Crawfordsville; grandchildren: Michael and Jacob Ritter, Seattle; Tyler Franklin, Cincinnati; Nicklaus and Zachary Houle, Seguin, Texas; great-grandchildren: Kadence and Hayden Franklin, Hedron, Kentucky. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Darwin and John Franklin; and sister: Delores Franklin.

A Public Graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 31st, at 11:30 AM, in the Oak Hill South Cemetery with Pastor Ivan Brown officiating. A visitation time will be prior to the service on Saturday at Powers-Priebe Funeral Home from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM.