Franklin, Loyd

Loyd Franklin

Services: have been held.

Loyd O. Franklin, 90, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, at his home.

He was born on April 3, 1914, in Turkey, Texas, to William B. and Ellen Franklin.

His family moved to Amherst, Texas where he graduated from Amherst High School in 1931. He joined a group of men and went to Honduras, Central America looking for gold. He worked as a funeral director, theater manager, and meter reader for the city. He married Dorothy Loree Humphreys on Feb. 16, 1938, in Lubbock. In 1942 he moved to Clovis. During World War II he was a member of the State Guard. He built the La Fonda Drive-in in 1952 and purchased the Yucca Drive-in. In 1958 he built the Comet Drive-in on West 7th Street. In 1979 he sold the theaters and retired. He was a member of West 21st Street Church of Christ, the Lions Club, Elks Club, and the Committee of Fifty.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and four sisters.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, George Franklin (and wife, Diana) of Clovis and Kerry Franklin (Marsha) of Denver; a daughter, Paula Churchman (Ray) of Amarillo; a sister, Violet Hennington of Lubbock; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.

Cecil Bunch will officiate the services with Pete Reyna assisting.

Burial will be at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis.

Memorial contributions may be made to SEE Ministries, Box 1272, Clovis, NM 88102-1272.

Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis.