Paul Albert Franz Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-08-19T14:30:00
End: 2025-08-19T16:00:00
Location: Caniff Funeral Home

We are sad to announce that on August 14, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Paul Albert Franz of Russell, Kentucky. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Paul Albert Franz to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Agusta and Margaret Emma Craddock Franz; and his wives, Marcell Martin Franz and Lois Blevins Smith Franz. He is survived by: his siblings, David Franz of Flatwoods, Helen Dickerson of Ashland and Sarah Sword of Ironton; his niece Carol Greene; and his close friends, Jim Williams, J. C. Brown and Don Chaffin.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul's memory to your favorite charity, ensuring that his legacy continues to make a difference in the world.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Caniff Funeral Home

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Aug 19

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Caniff Funeral Home
528 Wheatley Rd, Ashland, KY 41101

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Aug 19

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Caniff Funeral Home
528 Wheatley Rd, Ashland, KY 41101

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