James Dee Franklin PROVIDENCE KY.-

James Dee "J.D." Franklin, 77, of Providence, died at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2009, in Nebo, Ky.

He was born June 24, 1932, in Hopkins County, Ky., to the late Owen Franklin and Gladys Vincent Franklin. He was retired owner and operator of Franklin Coal Company. He was a member of a non-denominational faith.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Rose Franklin in January 26, 2007 and one brother, Mangum Franklin.

He is survived by three daughters, Deborah Kay Perdue of Dalton, Ky., Donna Eve Stead of Eddyville, Ky. and Patricia Darlene Capps of Florence, S.C.; two sons, Jimmy Dale Franklin of Central City, Ky. and Scottie Dee Franklin of Gallatin, TN.; one stepdaughter, Charlotte Thomas; one stepson, Ronnie Sizemore; one sister, Lomelda Lynn of Beulah, Ky.; four brothers, Malcolm Franklin of Madisonville, Ky., Eugene Franklin of Dawson Springs, Ky., Maurice Franklin of Central City, Ky. and Wendell Franklin of Henderson, Ky.; ten grandchildren; three step grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2009, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Greg Harger officiating and Bro. Fred Harrison assisting. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery in Dawson Springs, Ky.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until service time Saturday at Harris Funeral Home.