Josh “Frank” Franklin, 28, of Paducah, KY passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at Vanderbilt Medical Center.
Josh was a graduate of Crittenden County High School. While there, he donned the nickname “Frank the Tank” for his bruising style of play from the Fullback position. He was always competitive in the sports he played, and that competitiveness carried over to all aspects of his life. Josh was adventurous by nature, enjoying riding four-wheelers, canoeing, white water rafting, playing in Massac Creek with his son, Brody, or any activity that involved being outdoors. His main hobby was wheeling and dealing of both houses and cars where he was always in search of striking the best deal. Josh was a lineman for JPEC and he enjoyed every day that he was granted to be able to provide his service. He was a member of New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and most importantly, Josh was a devoted son, husband and father.
Josh is survived by his wife, Christa Bakemeier Franklin; two children, Brody and Lindee Franklin; his parents, Curtis and Dee Ann Franklin of Paducah, KY; one sister, Jenna Franklin of Paducah, KY; his grandparents, Linda and Bill Phelps of Fredonia, KY; and his father and mother-in-law, Doreen and Charlie Bakemeier of Surprise, AZ.
Josh is preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas and Carolyn Franklin and grandfather Gary Blackburn.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, January, 21 2017 at Heartland Worship Center with Rev. Drew Gray and John Sutton officiating. Burial will follow in the Fredonia Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Heartland Worship Center.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fallen Lineman Foundation, fallenlinemanfoundation.com or through gofundme.com/injured-lineman-josh-franklin.
Milner & Orr Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.
You may leave a message for the family or light a candle at milnerandorr.com.
