
Franklin "Tootie" Leroy Somers
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Franklin Leroy "Tootie" Somers, 80 of Fairfax, VA passed away on February 8, 2023 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital.
He was born on May 5, 1942 in Winchester, VA a son of the late Franklin Leroy Smith and Dorothea Helena Somers Smith.
"Tootie" worked as a groomsman for horses for 25 years and then as an Administrative Assistant at the U. S. Geological Survey, Department of Interior until his retirement.
He is survived by his children, Sharon Henderson, Shelia Somers, Franklin Somers, Jr., Pamela James, Samantha Jackson, Monica Somers, Mary Foster and Martha Foster; a foster daughter, Tasha Jackson; three siblings, Roberta Carter, Carolyn (John) Colbert and Sterling (Edith) Smith; 27 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 9:30 AM until the funeral service begins at 10:30 AM at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton. Rev. Timothy Ahl will officiate. Interment follows at Westview Cemetery, Upperville, VA.
Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.