VINTON: Vaughn R. Franklin, 64, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids following a sudden illness.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3 pm, Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel, 212 East 6th Street in Vinton, with Pastor Jim Blair officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 pm until service time. Private Committal Services will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Shellsburg. A Memorial Fund has been established for Cedar Valley Ranch.
Vaughn was born December 29, 1946 in Vinton to John N. and Esther Baum Franklin. As a youngster he excelled at baseball and basketball. Vaughn loved rodeos and horses and enjoyed fishing and bowling.
He is survived by his brothers, Wayne Franklin of Grand Island, NE and John "Jack" (Eleanor) Franklin of Sidney, MT; his sister, Carol (Robert) Lutz of Vinton; his nieces and nephews, Randy (Deb) Franklin, Tami (Jay) Harders, Greg Franklin, Brad (Nicole) Franklin, Ron (Deb) Lutz, and Melissa "Lisa" (Kevin) Crookshanks; and six great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister-in-law, Berta Franklin and his nephew, Kevin Franklin.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com
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