Thomas Franklin

Thomas Franklin

85, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on October 16, 2021.  Thomas was born on November 20, 1935 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Parker and Frances Franklin.  He was an Army veteran.  He retired after twenty years from McLean Trucking.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Huntsman and his parents.  He is survived by his wife, Delores (Benton) Franklin; children, Laurie Franklin, Denny (Virginia) Franklin, Penny (Andrew) Markus, Randy (Karen) Franklin, Sandy Bajt and Robin Avery; siblings, Bobby Franklin and Kay McWilliams; 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.  Visitation will be Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 11 to 1 pm with funeral service at 1 pm at Flanner Buchanan-Floral Park.  Entombment will follow at Floral Park Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.