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Obituary - Ira Waverly Franklin

Ira Waverly Franklin, 104, died peacefully at his Henrico County home on June 6, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Sarah LaGrande Nichols Franklin; his parents, Ira Anson Franklin and Annie Collier Franklin and a sister, Audrey Franklin Davis. He is survived by his son, C. Anson Franklin (Zofia); two daughters, Sarah E. Franklin and Barbara F. Adkins (Jerry); five grandchildren, Lee Adkins, Sarah Villarreal (Thomas), Kyle Adkins (Viviana), Andrew Franklin, Roman Franklin; five great grandchildren, Emma, Lily, Ellie, Avery and Carly; also, a family friend, Bonnie D. Tyler. Ira was born on December...

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