The Villages, Florida
Sylvan Franklin
1934 — 2023
Sylvan Franklin, 88, passed away on March 1, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of 68 years to the love of his life, his wife, Jacqueline (nee Benge) Franklin, and the loving father to their 5 daughters: Kris Franklin, Tracy (Robert Milligan) Franklin, Deborah (Randall) House, Vicki (Martin) Reyes, and Rebecca (Keith) Stegemann. He is survived by 5 grandchildren: Parker (Briana) House, Harrison (Traci) House, Spencer House, Graham Reyes, Madeleine Reyes, and 1 great grandson, Waylon House. Sylvan was born in Clay County, Illinois to the late Henry and Hilda (nee Thomann) Franklin. He grew up on a farm in Deland, Illinois and graduated from Deland-Weldon...