Isaac Bradley Franklin, 96, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 13, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
Born October 7, 1923 in Knob Noster, Missouri to the late Joseph and Eulelia Franklin. Isaac grew up in Kansas City delivering groceries on his bicycle and, with the encouragement of his mother, went on to become an Eagle Scout. He joined the CCC at the age of 17 where he spent a year clearing timber in Idaho. He then enlisted in the Navy one month before Pearl Harbor and served as a radio operator throughout WWII.
After the war, he went home to Bulter, Missouri and fell in love with the girl down the hill. He attended Kansas University on the G.I. Bill, earning his BS in engineering. After working for Cities Service for 35 years, he retired to pursue his passion for sailing, running, and joking with his four grandchildren. He ran six marathons and won several sailing trophies. Isaac was a storyteller, often entertaining a room full of people with his humorous stories. He lived in Oklahoma City for 56 years and remained an avid University of Oklahoma fan for life.
Isaac was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Marjorie (Scifers) Franklin. He is survived by his three children, Jean Franklin, Linda Franklin and husband David, Joseph Franklin and wife Pam, and four grandchildren, Jennifer Codding-Bui and husband Holt, Zachary Franklin, Diane Codding, and Jaclyn Franklin, and great-granddaughter Emma Bui.
A private graveside service will be held at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri. Memorial donations in memory of Isaac may be made to HospiceOfCincinnati.org. Fares J. Radel Funeral Home, 5950 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio is serving the family.
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Donations in Isaac's memory can be made to HospiceOfCincinnati.org. Fares J. Radel Funeral Home, 5950 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH is serving the family.
Peg Codding says
November 17, 2019 at 12:17 amSuch a beautiful and fitting obituary for a wonderful, interesting, and loving man who, as I knew him and heard the stories, viewed life through a lens of humor and gratitude. He lived long, but also well as the patriarch of a loving family, holding even the youngest of all so skillfully and passionately in his arms.
I am saddened for the loss that you are all experiencing, but know that you have been saying, in so many ways, what you’ve wanted to say to your father, grandfather, friend.
Isaac made an impact on m as well. He modeled what a good man, father, human , could be, is and was. My condolences to your family in your loss and grief.
Cindy Countryman says
November 17, 2019 at 2:10 amUncle IB was truly a wonderful, loving Uncle with a great sense of humor. I have so many fond memories. I will never forget sailing on Lake Hefner and learning rather quickly what “coming about” meant. Coffee breaks were always a favorite and welcome treat as that meant ice cream cones. He will be missed. All our love and prayers to Jean, Linda, Joe and their families.
Vincent Aiello says
November 17, 2019 at 2:46 amSo many fond and happy memories with Uncle IB, with all our love and prayers, Vincent and Ling Aiello and family.