- Date Of Birth: June 4, 1941
- Date Of Death: July 27, 2017
- State: Illinois
Franklin F. Walker, age 76 of Freeport, IL, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Manor Court in Freeport. He was born June 4, 1941; the son of the late Floyd and Marian (Robbe) Walker.
He graduated from Freeport High School and Highland Community College with an Associate of Arts degree. He then went on to Western Illinois University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree.
Franklin married Geraldine LaBudde on May 11, 1974; she passed on November 17, 2014. He had served in the United States Airforce from 1966 – 1970 in the American Forces Radio & Television Service. He was stationed in Thailand from 1968 – 1969. He had been a Secretary of State Policeman for 20 years, retiring in 1991.
Franklin was a life member of the VFW, AMVETS, Masonic Lodge 170, and Scottish Rite Valley of Freeport High 12. His memberships also include Trinity UMC the Elks Lodge, Tabala Shrine Temple, Illinois Community College Trustee Association, Association of Community College Trustees and the Fraternal Order of Police. He also served on the board of the Freeport Housing Authority and on the Board of Trustees of Highland Community College from 1978 – 2004.
Franklin enjoyed playing golf and traveling, especially with his wife and his Air Force pals.
He is survived by his niece, Kimberly (Shane) Gipe of Pearl City, IL nephew, Patrick (Angie) LaBudde; great nieces & nephews, Austin (Bailey), Wyatt, Zoie, Jason and Paige; aunt, Bethel Walker; brother-in-law, Duane (Viola) LaBudde; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Geraldine.
