William McKinley Franklin of Woodbine, Maryland died Tuesday June 24, 2003 at Carroll County General Hospital.
He was the spouse of Betty Anna Knill Franklin.
He was born November 29, 1923 in Woodbine, MD the son of the late William Emory and the late Annie Irene Norwood Franklin.
Mr. Franklin was farmer and a carpenter.
He enjoyed Western Movies. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Mt. Airy, MD
Surviving him besides his wife are Children: Roger W. Franklin of Atlanta GA, Betty A. Britton of Woodbine, Ellen M. Franklin of Woodbine, Susan L. Miley of Severn, MD and William E. Franklin of New Windsor, MD. Sisters: Marguerite Harrison of Woodbine, Bertha Jenkins of Westminster, Eleanor Huber of Westminster, Gladys Mae Huber of Westminster, Vera McCluster of Westminster. He is preceded in death by brother Walter Scott Franklin. Also Survived by Grandchildren Christopher W. Franklin, Candice N. Franklin, Ashley A. Britton and Zackery E. Miley.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday June 27, 2003 at 11:00 AM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home, 1212 West Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784(beside South Carroll High School)with Rev. Roger L. Rinker of Calvary Lutheran Church officiating.
Interment will be in Morgan Chapel Cemetery, Woodbine, MD
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday June 26, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM .