Obituary of Franklin Roby Shumpert
Franklin Roby Shumpert, a retired employee of SCE & G, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2023, at the age of 86. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy, who passed away in 2015.
Franklin is survived by his loving sister, Esther Walker; his three children, Moni, Craig and Kyle; and his four grandchildren, Walker, Katie, Christopher and Kaleb.
Franklin was a devoted husband, father, brother and grandfather. He had a kind heart, gentle spirit and an unwavering love for his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A visitation for Franklin will be held at Thompson Funeral Home in Lexington, on Friday, March 17, 2023 from 6 – 8PM. A graveside service will be held at Celestial Memorial Gardens at 2PM Saturday, March 18th. Franklin will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.