Obituary for Bud Rice Franklin

Bud Rice Franklin, 72, of Payson, Ariz., passed away, Thursday, June 4, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family.
Bud was born March 22, 1943 in Miami, Ariz. to Carl and Mary Jane (Rice) Franklin. He graduated from Payson High School in 1961. In 1967 he met Claudia Jo Beck and they were together for 24 years.
Bud was employed at Kaibab Forest Products for 33 years. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Bud loved fishing and hunting and spent his summers at Hawley Lake.
Bud is survived by his three children, John T. Franklin and his wife Mindy of Payson, Ariz., Travis Franklin and his wife Tammy of Mesa, Ariz. and Amber Franklin of Payson, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren, Andrew, Katlin, Baylee, Austyn, Madison, Mason, Samanntha, Alexis, Bryce and JohnWilliam; brothers, Dennis (Sharron) of Peoria, Gary, aka Skeeter (Sheri) Franklin of Globe and several nieces and nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mary Jane; his brother, Caril; and his sister, Karen.
Bud’s family would like to invite you to join them in celebrating his life from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday June 13 at Rumsey Park, Ramada 4, 400 N. McLane Road in Payson. They are having a potluck at the celebration at the park; the main dish will be provided, bring a side dish to share and also bring your own beverage and chair.