Oliver Preston Franklin Obituary
The family of Oliver Preston Franklin of Paris, Illinois announces his passing on August 26, 2026. Oliver, born on August 6, 1947, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Oliver Preston Franklin to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Oliver Avery and Dovie Ethel Franklin (Duncan); and his brother-in-law Steve Ferran. He is survived by: his son Oliver Franklin of Robinson, Illinois; his sister Mary Ferran of Kentucky; his grandchildren, Raiff Buttler of Paris, Illinois, Kasondra Whitlatch of Paris, Illinois and Ashley "Short Shit" Budd of Paris, Illinois; his great grandchildren, Zaiden Powell of Paris, Illinois, Anna Switzer of Paris, Illinois, Noah Kennedy of Paris, Illinois, Aliyah Budd of Paris, Illinois and James Budd Jr. of Paris, Illinois; his nephews, Earl Ferran and Jeremiah Ferran of Kentucky; and his stepchildren, Johnny Fitzsimmons (Gail) of Paris, Joanne Fitzsimmons of Robinson and Jerry Fitzsimmons of Paris, Illinois..
Visitation was held on Saturday, August 29th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Stewart and Carroll Funeral Home (303 E Wood St, Paris, IL 61944). A funeral service was held on Sunday, August 30th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stewart and Carroll Funeral Home to help offset funeral expenses.
