Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“E. T.” Eugene Thomas FRANKLIN Sr. 
470, Edith Mozelle Butler Franklin,470, Eugene Thomas “E.T.” Franklin
470, Edith Mozelle Butler Franklin,470, Eugene Thomas “E.T.” FranklinBirthMar 11, 1914, Durham County, North Carolina470, Eugene Thomas “E.T.” Franklin
DeathNov 10, 2005, Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina470, Eugene Thomas “E.T.” Franklin
BurialWillow Dale Cemetery, 306 East Elm Street, Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina470, Eugene Thomas “E.T.” Franklin
Spouses
1Edith Mozelle BUTLER 470, Jack Carlton Butler ,470, Edith Mozelle Butler Franklin,470, Eugene Thomas “E.T.” Franklin-Obituary,404, Edith Mozelle Butler-Female-2 July 1920 – 17 June 2000-•-G4VY-92N
470, Jack Carlton Butler ,470, Edith Mozelle Butler Franklin,470, Eugene Thomas “E.T.” Franklin-Obituary,404, Edith Mozelle Butler-Female-2 July 1920 – 17 June 2000-•-G4VY-92NBirthJul 2, 1920, Randolph County, North Carolina470, Edith Mozelle Butler Franklin
DeathJun 17, 2000, Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina470
BurialWillow Dale Cemetery, 306 East Elm Street, Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina470, Edith Mozelle Butler Franklin
FatherKerney Baskem BUTLER (1883-1951)
MotherBessie Mae HARMON (1887-1975)
Marriage1940, North Carolina470, Edith Mozelle Butler Franklin,404, Edith Mozelle Butler-Female-2 July 1920 – 17 June 2000-•-G4VY-92N
Obituary Online notes for “E. T.” Eugene Thomas FRANKLIN Sr.
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.