Obituary for Franklin Gerald Flaggs Sr.
Franklin G. Flaggs, Sr. was born in Wickliffe, Kentucky on October 31, 1934 to the late Lucian and Naomi Flaggs (Ross). He passed away on July 16, 2020 at the age of 85 at Hospice of NWO.
Franklin was a graduate of Waite High School and he attended Davis College. He served as a MP in the United States Army. Franklin was employed as a Machine Operator at Midland and Ross, formerly Unicast. He also worked as an orderly at Darlington House.
Franklin gave his life to Christ. and was the last surviving member of one of the founding family's of Shiloh Baptist Church. He served as an Usher and Trustee. Franklin was a dedicated and faithful member until his illness.
Franklin was an avid boxer, bowler and golfer. He was a Golden Glove boxer and boxed in six professional fights. He was known for his boxing skills while in the Army and in Toledo, Ohio.
Franklin was preceded in death by his son, Gary Flaggs; his parents, Lucian and Naomi Flaggs; and his sister, Yvonne Melton.
Franklin is survived by his loving wife, Ernestine Flaggs (Hansbrough); his half-sister, Deborah (Harold) Parker, of California; his children, Edwina Perryman, Bernetta (Leslie) Boyd, Tanya (DeMyron) Walker, Jeffery Allen, Moreatha Flaggs, Gerald (Leslee) Jones, Veronica Flaggs, Craig Wilborn, Rochelle Wilborn, and Franklin Flaggs, Jr., Karen Myers; 20 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, a host of friends and his Shiloh Baptist Church family.
Franklin was a graduate of Waite High School and he attended Davis College. He served as a MP in the United States Army. Franklin was employed as a Machine Operator at Midland and Ross, formerly Unicast. He also worked as an orderly at Darlington House.
Franklin gave his life to Christ. and was the last surviving member of one of the founding family's of Shiloh Baptist Church. He served as an Usher and Trustee. Franklin was a dedicated and faithful member until his illness.
Franklin was an avid boxer, bowler and golfer. He was a Golden Glove boxer and boxed in six professional fights. He was known for his boxing skills while in the Army and in Toledo, Ohio.
Franklin was preceded in death by his son, Gary Flaggs; his parents, Lucian and Naomi Flaggs; and his sister, Yvonne Melton.
Franklin is survived by his loving wife, Ernestine Flaggs (Hansbrough); his half-sister, Deborah (Harold) Parker, of California; his children, Edwina Perryman, Bernetta (Leslie) Boyd, Tanya (DeMyron) Walker, Jeffery Allen, Moreatha Flaggs, Gerald (Leslee) Jones, Veronica Flaggs, Craig Wilborn, Rochelle Wilborn, and Franklin Flaggs, Jr., Karen Myers; 20 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, a host of friends and his Shiloh Baptist Church family.