John was born May 27, 1955 in Greencastle, Indiana to John Franklin and Mary Matilda. Growing up in Hialeah, Florida, John would go on to join the United States Navy and served aboard the USS Kittyhawk. John obtained two Masters’ degrees, enjoyed auto-racing, especially Porsche sports cars, and was known to all as kind and easy to be around. He was also the Executive Director of Trident Refit Facility, Kings Bay, Georgia.
John was a beloved husband and will be missed so very much by his loving wife Joyce and his brother-in-law David Brezecki. He is predeceased by his father John Franklin and mother Mary Matilda.
Visitation will be held on May 15, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home,
850 St. Johns Bluff Road North, Jacksonville, Florida 32225. Graveside Service will follow on May 15, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.