John Howard Franklin Jr. Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of John Howard Franklin Jr. of Hudson, Ohio is shared. John Howard, born on December 2, 1948, passed away on September 6, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Howard Franklin Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
John Howard will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor John Howard by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though John Howard is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. John Howard’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his sister Susan H. Franklin; and his parents, J. Howard Franklin and Barbara J. Franklin. He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Franklin; his son William "Bill" Franklin (Deirdre) of Lake Forest, IL; and his grandchildren, Liam, Beatrice, J. Harrison and Eloise Franklin.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 at 11:00 AM at 200 Laurel Lake Dr, Hudson, OH 44236.
The family prefers that those who wish may make contributions in his name to University Hospitals of Cleveland (support.uhgiving.org) or to the Western Reserve Society – Sons of the American Revolution Scholarship Fund, 17511 Daleview Dr., Lakewood, OH 44107, or to the charity of your choice.
