Roy Franklin Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on September 15, 2025, at the age of 89, Roy Franklin (Rock Island, Illinois) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Roy Thurman and Bertha Franklin (Griffin); his daughter Laura Franklin; his grandson Dwight McCall Jr.; and his siblings, Robert Franklin and Roberta Draper.

He is survived by: his wife Kathleen Verdegam of John's Lutheran Church; his daughter Lisa Nimmers (Troy Sr.); his grandchildren, Julia Franklin, Ebonie Wilmington (Vernon), Aundrea Bell (David), Marcus McCall, Michael McCall and Tori Nimmers; his great grandchild Andrew Franklin; and his niece Debra McCarthy. He is also survived by other great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in his honor.