Franklin E. Blue

FRANKLIN E. BLUE was born June 30, 1939 to his late father, Frank Blue and mother, Mary Lou(Thompson)Blue in Florence Alabama. He was the middle child of three siblings. Franklin attended Coffee High School in Florence, Alabama where he graduated and then later relocated to Cleveland, Ohio. In Cleveland he met and then married Etta Connor, his wife for over 35 years. Franklin worked for 30 years for Ford Motor Company as a chipper and retired in 2002. Frank was a diligent worker and rarely missed a day of work. Franklin served as a deacon at New Direction Church of God in Christ for over 35 years and was loved and respected by all that worked and worshipped with him. Franklin enjoyed fishing, traveling and just being around family and friends talking and reminiscing. Franklin will truly be missed by everyone who knew and loved him dearly. Franklin is survived by wife Etta M.Blue; brother Hubbert Blue of Florence, Alabama; sister, Sarah Walker of Harvey, Illinois. His Step children, Michelle Bennett of Euclid, Ohio; Michael and Marcus Bell of Cleveland, Ohio; Vernell Bell (deceased) and Deborah Bell (deceased). He also survives Aunts, Uncles, a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren and other family and friends. HOME GOING SERVICES ARE ON MONDAY, MAY 12, 2014; WAKE 12:30, FUNERAL 1:00 PM at NEW DIRECTION CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, 1337 GIDDINGS ROAD, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44103. Public Viewing on Saturday, May 10th from 10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue. Interment in Riverside Cemetery.