Franklin D. Rose, 87, of Du Quoin, passed away at 6:18 P.M., Monday, February 13, 2023 at his residence.
Franklin had been a delivery driver for Western Blue Prints in Chicago. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was born January 12, 1936 in West Frankfort, IL, the son of Roy and Edna (Anderson) Rose.
He is survived by one son - Dennis Rose and wife Mandy of Du Quoin, one daughter - Therese Cline and fiancé Michelle Settle of Christopher, five grandchildren - Bryan Cline, Kaylee Cox, Xander McDermott, Xayden Rose and Chevy Rose.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Graveside services will be at 11:30 A.M., Monday, February 20, 2023 at the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.
Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.