Gregg Edward Franklin, age 72, of Shelby, died Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at OhioHealth’s Kobacker House in Columbus.
Gregg was born September 16, 1951 in Willard to the late Raymond and Alma (Baylor) Franklin. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1970 and attended Pioneer Career and Technical School’s auto body program. Gregg had worked at Rupp Industries in Mansfield in prototype testing prior to becoming a truck driver. Gregg started his truck driving career at General Highway Express and later drove for Milliron Industries for 18 years. He retired from USF Holland but continued to work for John Schroeder of Schroeder Farms.
A car enthusiast, Gregg loved classic cars especially his 1965 and 1967 Oldsmobile 442s. He especially enjoyed car shows and cruise-ins where he could talk cars with anyone and everyone. Additionally, Gregg always enjoyed the outdoors and riding on bike trails and was a dog lover his entire life.
Gregg is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Gloria J. (Worthington) Franklin, whom he wed October 26, 1974; their son: Scott Walter Franklin; his mother-in-law: Mary L. Worthington; nieces and nephews: Amy (Ernie) Wells, Chad (Evelyn) Franklin, Jodi Tolbert, and Eric Franklin; and his beloved dog, Rusty. In addition to his parents, Gregg was preceded in death by his brother, Alton Franklin, and nephew, Kevin Franklin, his father-in-law Rolla Worthington, and several beloved dogs.
Family and friends are welcome on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 5-7 pm at the Penwell Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11 am. Pastor Michael Padula, Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Shelby, will officiate the services. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Shelby. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richland County Dog Warden or the American Diabetes Association.
Online condolences may be made on Gregg’s obituary on the funeral home’s website (PenwellTurner.com) or their Facebook page (Facebook.com/PenwellFuneral)
Funeral Home: Penwell Turner Funeral Home
Website: PenwellTurner.com