Carl Franklin Obituary
The passing of Carl Franklin of West Union, Ohio, born in Manchester, Ohio leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 14, 2025 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Carl Franklin to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Minor Shelton and Mary Jane Shelton (Taylor); his brothers, Clifford, David, Gene and Donald Shelton; his daughters, Darlene, Betty Lou and Donna; his sisters, Reenie, Vennie and Myrtle; and his former wife Brenda Shelton.
He is survived by: his wife Tracie Shelton; his children, Carl Rose (Stephanie), John Shelton (Shanna), Robert Shelton, Thomas Joyce, Kim Spangler (Joe), Jodi Shelton of Tennessee, Misty Morris (Brad), Erica Miller (Rachael) and Carla Ricketts; his brother Robert "Bob" Shelton of Mt. Orab; and his brother-in-law James Drake. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
