Harold Dean Franklin
July 2, 1945 ~ September 22, 2021
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Harold Dean Franklin, 76, of Leicester, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was the son of the late Walter and Mae Lunsford Franklin. He was also preceded in death by brothers Walter and Daniel Franklin.
Mr. Franklin was a lifelong shoe repairman, operating a shoe repair shop in Leicester for 43 years.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Wilma King Franklin; daughter, Gina Woody (David); grandson, Davey Woody (Brianna); great-granddaughter, Nessie Woody; “bonus son”, Don Cooper (Debbie); bonus grandchildren, Josh (Lindsey) and Brittany; bonus great-grandchildren, Landon, Landry and Kennedy; sisters, Reta Hendrix (Artie), Ruth Reynolds and Joyce Justus; and brother, Arnold Franklin (Sandra).
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 24 in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with Pastors Dean Rice, Tom Dorsey and Matthew Sams officiating. Interment will follow at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Services
Visitation: September 24, 2021 1:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: September 24, 2021 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Burial: September 24, 2021 3:00 pm
Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery
Dix Creek No. 2
Leicester, NC 28748
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Linda (King) Lee and Joseph Vescovi
Aunt Wilma, I pray for your heart to heal. Sharing this quote with you, “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Harold was a special person. I love you.
So thankful that we got to see you all when we were in NC. Lots of fun memories we shared growing up. Harold always won when we played kick the can, no one could outrun him! Now, he’s healed in heaven, praise God. Love and sympathy to everyone, especially Wilma. ❤
Wilma & Gina,family.
We are sorry to hear about Harold. He was a very good man and a blessing to the people he helped through his trade , and friendships at shoe shop. Memories are worth thousands of words. May God’s grace and peace be your comfort at this time.
REX & BARBARA INGLE
Wilma, Gina, and family
I’m sorry to hear about your loss. Harold was a good person and did a lot to help a lot of people, he will surely be missed. I pray that you find peace and comfort through Christ our savior.
Wilma, Gina, and Family
I am sorry for your loss. Harold was a good person who helped a lot of people. He will surely be missed. I pray that you find peace and comfort in Christ our savior.
We’re so sorry to hear about Harold’s passing. He was a fine man. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Ruth, Joyce & Arnold,
Please accept my condolences, sympathy and peace at the death of your brother, Harold Dean. We were neighbors on Dix Creek Rd #1. I admired Harold Dean for his strength and tenacity as he had survived polio. May you feel the comfort of God as you grieve the death of your brother.
Janet Boyd Webb
We are so sorry to hear about Harold he in heaven now with his other buddies Love and Sympathy To All
Gina, David and family,Our condolences for the death of your Dad.You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry to hear about Harold. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Linda Briggs, Tony Briggs, Brandon and Tina Orr
Peace, blessings, love and prayers!