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Kelly Dale Franklin, 73 of Provo, Kentucky passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017, at his residence. Dale was born August 17, 1943, in Provo, Kentucky to the late William "Bill" and Eliene Holman Franklin. He was a member Monticello Missionary Baptist Church, Butler County High School graduate, attended the University of Louisville and worked at International Harvester and Kellwood before starting his own business Dame Manufacturing. Co-founder of Provo fish club, which held fish fries and fireworks yearly for the community, friends, and family for 15years. He was a Kentucky Colonel and was appointed by Gov. Ernie Fletcher to the Kentucky Fish & Wildlife commission for a 4-year term and was chairman of the board for 2 years. He was named an honorary agriculture commissioner by Ryan Quarrles. Dale loved to hunt and fish in all area of the world and gave generously of his time and money to help others and loved his family, friends, and  community.

Kelly Dale Franklin is survived by his loving wife Martha Keen Franklin of Provo, Kentucky; one daughter Darla Henry and husband Nathan of Provo, Kentucky; two sons Bryan Franklin of Bowling Green, Kentucky and Jarrett Franklin and wife JoAnna of Boone, North Carolina; one stepdaughter Pam Powell and husband Chad of Bell Buckle, Tennessee; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; one brother Tommy Franklin and wife Mary Jo of Provo, Ky.; one sister Debbie Phelps and husband Pete of Woodbury, Ky. and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at the Jones Funeral Chapel Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at 11:00 am with Bro. Gary Embry officiating. Burial will be in the Monticello Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, from 1:30 pm - 8:00 pm and Wednesday 8:00 am until funeral time at 11:00 am at the Jones Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Monticello Cemetery Fund c/o James Holman 6200 Provo Road Rochester, Ky. 42273 Please share any photos, memories, condolences or light a candle in memory of Dale at www.jonesfuneralchapel.com