- Date Of Birth: October 3, 1941
- Date Of Death: May 27, 2022
- State: Illinois
Franklin Harold Johnson, 80, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 4:05 pm on Friday, May 27, 2022, at River Crossing of East Peoria with his friend, Joe Lowry, with him until the end.
He was born on October 3, 1941, in Bloomington, IL, to Hershel H. and Elizabeth Adrid (Small) Johnson. He married Carolyn Miller and she passed away on March 16, 2013.
Surviving are his sisters, Judy Percy of Lincoln, IL and Rebecca Lusher; step-son, Dennis Roberson of Peoria, IL; step-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and step-son Farrest Roberson.
Franklin was a U.S. Army Veteran. He worked as a correctional officer for the State of Illinois until his retirement. He loved cars, especially corvettes and camaros, and target shooting. Franklin always dreamed of getting a Harley Davidson motorcycle and traveling the USA.
