Hope Franklin Shown

Hope Franklin Shown, age 90, passed away January 06, 2016. Hope was of the Baptist faith. He was a very loving husband of 72 years, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather. Hope was a WWII Veteran of the 351st Harbor Craft Division and served in both The European and Pacific theatres.

He was preceded in death by parents Haiz Franklin and Susan Vinsant Shown; son Benny Shown; brothers Curtis and wife Geneva Shown, George Shown, and Carlas Shown; sisters Gladys Shown, Eva Lee Human, Lillian Mynatt, Ruth Lindsey, and Alma Wright.

He is survived by his wife Pauline Goodman Shown; sons Ricky and wife Joyce Shown, and Mark and wife LeaAnn Shown; daughters Shirley and husband Eddie Thompson, Deanna Shown, and Patricia Hope and husband Stanley Rinehart; 12 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren; and a host of friends, relatives, and family.

The family will receive friends Saturday, January 09, 2016 from 6-8 pm and the funeral service will follow at 8 pm in the Martin Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Russell officiating. Friends and family will meet at 1 pm Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Martin Wilson Funeral Home for a 2 pm Interment at Indian Creek Cemetery.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette is in charge of these arrangements.

Mr. Shown's guestbook may be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com