Joseph Ross Franklin

1928 – 2012

Col. Joseph Ross Franklin, PhD, USA (Ret), 84, of Pensacola, died Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at home.

Col. Franklin was born July 11, 1928 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Daniel Franklin and Frances Ross Franklin. He attended and graduated from U. S. Military Academy at West Point in 1950. Col. Franklin served in Korea, where he was wounded, and three tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star and Purple Heart, retiring from the U. S. Army after thirty years of service. Col. Franklin received his PhD in Foreign Relations from the American University. He was a member of the Legion of Valor and an active member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

Col. Franklin was preceded in death by his daughter, Victoria Gough and his sister, Elizabeth Ewy.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Franklin of Pensacola; son, Daniel Franklin of Pensacola; daughter, Jennifer Kellen and husband Joel of Corpus Christi, TX; granddaughter, Emmalee Noel Gough and sister, Dianne Payne.

A memorial mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

Inurnment will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 03, 2012 at Barrancas National Cemetery with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made for Masses at Holy Spirit Catholic Church for our wounded veterans and active duty men and women.

OAK LAWN FUNERAL HOME is entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences may be offered at www.oaklawnfunerals.com.