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Joe Lee Franklin

November 20, 1956 — October 2, 2013

Joe Lee Franklin, 56, of Rockford, IL, died Wednesday, October 02, 2013, at Presence St. Anne Center, Rockford, IL.

Graveside Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2013, at Rose Lawn Memorial Estate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memorial Estate. Memorials may be made to Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity.

Joe was born on November 20, 1956, in Moline, IL, the son of Hermie and Zelda (McGehee) Franklin, Jr. He married Ruth and they later divorced.

Joe worked for Rockford Public Schools as a Teacher. He was a member of Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity.

Survivors include
Son Doug (Sara) Franklin
Daughter Darci (Roger) Davis
Grandson Dominic Franklin
Sisters Beth (Thor) Highland
Cheryl (John) Hurt
Beloved Dalmation Molly

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.

Interment Details

Rose Lawn Memorial Estate


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