Wade Franklin, 58, died Nov. 10, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, due to complications from a prolonged illness.
He was born on March 31, 1955, in Plant City and has been a lifetime resident.
He was an employee for the Tampa Tribune for more than 25 years.
Mr. Franklin was predeceased in death by his father, Ottice Ray Franklin; and granddaughter, Rebecca Louise Franklin, of Winter Haven.
He is survived by two sons, John Franklin, of Winter Haven, and Anthony Franklin, of South Carolina; mother, Betty Dover, of Dover; two sisters, Eva Bargeron, of Bartow, and Pamela Seals, of Apollo Beach; one grandson, Aidan Franklin, of South Carolina; aunt, Margaret Nelson, of Dover; and numerous other aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 23, at Wells Memorial and Event Center, in Plant City.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Hospice in his honor.
Online condolences may be made to the family at wellsmemorial.com.