John C. Franklin

John C. Franklin 86, of Linville Falls, North Carolina passed peacefully at his home on January 29, 2024. He was the son of the late Hal M. and Lilla Franklin of Linville Falls, NC, and was preceded in death by his sister Helen F. Wiseman and brother Hal W. Franklin. John is survived by his wife of 58 years, Brigitte, Kopelke Franklin of the Home. He is also survived by his sister, Jane (Ervin) Robinson of Pinehurst, North Carolina, and Joey (Jimmy) Laughridge of Linville Falls, NC and sister-in-law Debbie Franklin of West End, NC, along with many nieces and nephews. John proudly served 20 years and retired as a master sergeant of the United States Air Force. He also retired from Baxters. A graveside memorial is planned for 2:00 pm Friday, February 2, 2024 at Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery in Linville Falls with Rev. Ran Whitley presiding . The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to Amorem Hospice and Palliative Care.Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Franklin family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of John and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121Read Obituary