1935-2020
Mr. Franklin Sturgill, age 85, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020, at Carter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Grayson, Kentucky.
He was born October 3, 1935, in Carter County, Kentucky, a son of the late Lonnie and Ada Blevins Sturgill.
Franklin was of the Regular Baptist faith and he enjoyed fishing and hunting.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Rosalene Tackett Sturgill; three brothers, Darvin Sturgill, Berl Sturgill, and Raymond Sturgill; and three sisters, Pearl Waugh, Julie Roar, and Sue Carroll.
Franklin is survived by one son, Gary Mitchell Sturgill (Vicki) of Grayson, Kentucky; two grandsons, Dale Sturgill (Darlene) and Dustin Reid; two great grandsons, Brayden Sturgill and Brendon Sturgill; and one sister-in-law, Alma Sturgill of Olive Hill, Kentucky. He also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss him.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky, with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Biggs Hill Cemetery in Olive Hill, Kentucky.
Friends may visit from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West Highway US 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky 41164.
Franklin’s family will serve as pallbearers.
Due to COVID-19 regulations, we ask that everyone wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.globefc.com.