Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthJul 2, 1920, Randolph County, North Carolina [54453]
DeathJun 17, 2000, Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina [281]
BurialWillow Dale Cemetery, 306 East Elm Street, Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina [54453]
FatherKerney Baskem BUTLER (1883-1951)
MotherBessie Mae HARMON (1887-1975)
Spouses
Obituary Online notes for Edith Mozelle BUTLER
Edith was the seventh of eleven children born to Kerney Baskem and Bessie Mae (Harmon) Butler. She married Eugene Thomas 'E.T.' Franklin 1940 and they had four children: Sandra Mozelle, Eugene Thomas Jr., Jeffrey Butler and Timothy Dean Kivett.
(Note: NC Birth Index has place of birth at Liberty, Randolph, NC, other sources has Alamance County, NC, different sources also have different birth date, not sure which is correct.)
The News & Observer - Raleigh, NC
June 18, 2000
GOLDSBORO - Mrs. Mozelle Butler Franklin, died Saturday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.
A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late K.B. Butler and Bessie Harmon Butler and served as Vice President and
Secretary of Franklin Baking Company from 1945-1998. Mrs. Franklin was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Graveside services will be Sunday at 4 p.m. at Willow Dale Cemetery with Dr. William Hufham officiating.
Mrs. Franklin is survived by her husband of 60 years, E.T. Franklin a daughter, Sandra M. Franklin of Goldsboro; sons, E.T. Franklin, Jr. Jeffrey B. Franklin and Timothy K. Franklin, all of Goldsboro; grandchildren, T.K. Franklin, Jr., Andrew
J. Franklin, Grace Martin Franklin and Jeffrey B. Franklin, Jr.; and a sister, Helen B. Franklin of Goldsboro.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 1101 E. Ash Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530, Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 2402 Wayne Memorial Drive Goldsboro, NC 27530 or the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are with Seymour Funeral Home. [54453]
(Note: NC Birth Index has place of birth at Liberty, Randolph, NC, other sources has Alamance County, NC, different sources also have different birth date, not sure which is correct.)
The News & Observer - Raleigh, NC
June 18, 2000
GOLDSBORO - Mrs. Mozelle Butler Franklin, died Saturday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.
A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late K.B. Butler and Bessie Harmon Butler and served as Vice President and
Secretary of Franklin Baking Company from 1945-1998. Mrs. Franklin was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Graveside services will be Sunday at 4 p.m. at Willow Dale Cemetery with Dr. William Hufham officiating.
Mrs. Franklin is survived by her husband of 60 years, E.T. Franklin a daughter, Sandra M. Franklin of Goldsboro; sons, E.T. Franklin, Jr. Jeffrey B. Franklin and Timothy K. Franklin, all of Goldsboro; grandchildren, T.K. Franklin, Jr., Andrew
J. Franklin, Grace Martin Franklin and Jeffrey B. Franklin, Jr.; and a sister, Helen B. Franklin of Goldsboro.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 1101 E. Ash Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530, Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 2402 Wayne Memorial Drive Goldsboro, NC 27530 or the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are with Seymour Funeral Home. [54453]
Obituary Online notes for Eugene Thomas (Spouse 1)
E.T. was the son of Eugene Seth and Alma (Roberts) Franklin. He married Edith 'Mozelle' Butler 1940 and they had four children: Sandra Mozelle, Eugene Thomas Jr., Jeffrey Butler and Timothy Dean Kivett.
The News & Observer, Raleigh, NC
November 11, 2005
Eugene Thomas Franklin, 91, died at his home on 610 E. Beech Street on Thursday.
He was born in Durham County on March 11, 1914, son of the late Eugene Seth and Alma Roberts Franklin.
Mr. Franklin graduated from Bahama High School and attended Duke University. He was owner of a Goodrich Tire Dealership and was sales manager for Durham Baking Company He purchased Made Rite Bakery in Goldsboro in 1945. Mr. Franklin was President and Chairman of the Board of Franklin Baking Company from 1954 until its merger with Flowers Industries in 1998. He was a member of the local Board of Directors of Branch Bank and Trust and became a member of the corporate board of Branch Corporation in 1975. Mr. Franklin also served on the board of East Coast Federal Savings and Loan. He was past president of the Bakers Association of the Carolinas and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Goldsboro.
A graveside service will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at Willow Dale Cemetery with Dr. James Eller officiating. Following the service, the family will receive friends at the home of Sandra Franklin, 1905 Evergreen Avenue.
Mr. Franklin was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mozelle Butler Franklin.
He is survived by his daughter, Sandra M. Franklin, and sons, E. Thomas Franklin Jr. and wife, Jane, Jeffrey Butler Franklin and wife, Grace, and Timothy K. Franklin and wife, Cathy, all of Goldsboro; and his grandchildren, T.K. Franklin Jr., Andrew J. Franklin, Grace Martin Franklin and Jeffrey B. Franklin Jr.
Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 1101 E. Ash St., Goldsboro, N.C., 27530; or to the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are with Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
The News & Observer, Raleigh, NC
November 11, 2005
Eugene Thomas Franklin, 91, died at his home on 610 E. Beech Street on Thursday.
He was born in Durham County on March 11, 1914, son of the late Eugene Seth and Alma Roberts Franklin.
Mr. Franklin graduated from Bahama High School and attended Duke University. He was owner of a Goodrich Tire Dealership and was sales manager for Durham Baking Company He purchased Made Rite Bakery in Goldsboro in 1945. Mr. Franklin was President and Chairman of the Board of Franklin Baking Company from 1954 until its merger with Flowers Industries in 1998. He was a member of the local Board of Directors of Branch Bank and Trust and became a member of the corporate board of Branch Corporation in 1975. Mr. Franklin also served on the board of East Coast Federal Savings and Loan. He was past president of the Bakers Association of the Carolinas and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Goldsboro.
A graveside service will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at Willow Dale Cemetery with Dr. James Eller officiating. Following the service, the family will receive friends at the home of Sandra Franklin, 1905 Evergreen Avenue.
Mr. Franklin was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mozelle Butler Franklin.
He is survived by his daughter, Sandra M. Franklin, and sons, E. Thomas Franklin Jr. and wife, Jane, Jeffrey Butler Franklin and wife, Grace, and Timothy K. Franklin and wife, Cathy, all of Goldsboro; and his grandchildren, T.K. Franklin Jr., Andrew J. Franklin, Grace Martin Franklin and Jeffrey B. Franklin Jr.
Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 1101 E. Ash St., Goldsboro, N.C., 27530; or to the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are with Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service.