Gregg E. Franklin
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 and 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).
To view Gregg’s tribute video, click the provided link: Gregg’s Tribute Video.
My condolences to the family. He was a good neighbor. Rest easy Gregg your race is complete.
Class mate at pioneer, good man, praying
So sorry to hear Gregg was a great friend definitely going to be missed in the car community everyone enjoyed talking with him.prayers for his family
Sorry about the loss of Gregg he was a great friend and he will be missed. God bless
Sorry for your loss. Thinking of the family and sending prayers for strength for the difficult days ahead.
James and Joann Hipsher
Where do I even begin? Gregg was the best uncle you could ask for and the best car show friend you could ever ask for! He always supported me and thought the best of me and for that I thank you. I thank you for the memories we made going to car shows and cruise ins at Pizza Hut as well as when you were messing with that California raisin toy; I’ll cherish those memories forever! cruise ins and car shows just won’t be the same without you but I’m so glad we got to spend those shows together. I hope your having fun with grandpa and cruising to those car shows in the sky until we meet again, I’ll be down here cruising in your honor. Make sure you save a spot for me at those car shows in the sky. I love you uncle Gregg ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Gloria and Scott, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers! May God hold you both close and give you comfort.
Gloria, Scott, and all of the Franklin family. We were so sorry to hear of Gregg’s passing. I will always remember and treasure the times we shared as a family. We were so close in age. I look back fondly on our photos together, especially the one of driving both Gregg and Alton around in my pony and cart. We all had such few cousins so they were all special to us.
Teresa and Garry Boice
I am so sorry to have heard about the passing of your husband Gregg. Know that I and your friends of the New Washington Band have you in our thoughts and prayers during this hard time. May God’s infinite mercy show Gregg his unending love as he journeys onto everlasting life. Rest in peace Gregg.
So sorry to hear this, he was always bringing subs back to Millirons after driving to Akron! He was a good man. Our prayers are with you.
Gloria, Our deepest condolences. We always enjoyed talking with you and Gregg at all the Car Shows and Cruise-ins. He will be missed by all that knew him. Car Shows just won’t be the same. Sending Prayers, Love and Peace to you and your family.
Gloria and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies to your entire family
We were very sad to hear of Gregg’s passing. Thinking of you Gloria & Scott.
Gloria, Scott and Franklin family,
So sorry to hear this. My memory of Gregg also includes the cars while we were growing up. That sparked my interest in them early on. Also, he was always very nice to me. He will be missed. Prayers of comfort to all the family.
LaVonne and Bob Ayres
Gloria and Scott and family
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you. Our prayers are with you.
Gloria, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Gloria praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Gloria and Scott,
Russ and I are very sorry for Gregg’s passing. He was such a kind man and will certainly missed by all who knew him.
Sincerely,
Russ and Jodi
My condolences to Greg’s family, Greg and Alton and I grew up together on Walnut Street, we had many adventures together. Greg’s mother Alma worked for me at the Shelby Business Forms, and I knew the Baylor very well, we found many treasures in the Baylor dump off Walnut Street. RIP friend.
Gloria, Scott , So sorry to hear of your loss. Greg was a great guy. My sincere condolances to all the family. God Bless
I have special memories playing with Gregg when we were little. When we would visit we loved going down in the basement and riding in the pedal cars. Yes they were his first cars and he loved them! We had very few cousins. Now we have lost both Alton and Gregg. They both will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Gloria and Scott I am so sorry to hear about Greg. Did not know him well but I know the two of you. Sorry to hear this. May he rest in peace. May the Lord be with you all.