Shaun Dwight Franklin, age 29, of Marion, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015, in his home.
Shaun was born on May 28, 1986, in Munster, Indiana, the son of the late Bobby Franklin and Patricia (Purvis) Chaplin. His mother survives. He married Victoria Ricks on February 10, 2015, and she survives.
Shaun worked in production at the Dollar General Distribution Center. He loved muscle cars, especially Mustangs. He enjoyed playing the guitar, listening and playing music and spending time with his family.
Survivors include: his wife, Victoria Franklin of Marion, Indiana; mother, Patricia Purvis Chaplin of Marion, Indiana; step-father, Charles Chaplin of Marion, Indiana; step-daughter, Madison Sosh of Marion, Indiana; in-laws, Steve and Shari Padfield of Marion, Indiana; grandmother, Ruth Ann Chaplin of Marion, Indiana; brother, Ryan Purvis of Anderson, Indiana; sister, Nicole Chaplin of Marion, Indiana; step-sister, Charlene Chaplin of Marion, Indiana; sister-in-law, Vanessa Ricks of Muncie, Indiana; brother-in-law, Jason Padfield of Kokomo, Indiana; aunt, Debbie (Scott) Buckles of Marion, Indiana; uncle, Ted Franklin of Marion, Indiana; uncle, Robert Purvis of Marion, Indiana; aunt, Linda (Chuck) Renbarger of Converse,Indiana; aunt, Sharon (Stan) Reed of Oklahoma; aunt, Regina Purvis of Gas City; and nephew, Izak Purvis of Muncie, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Franklin; aunt, Vicki Little; aunt, Carol Jones and uncle Rick Renbarger.
A Celebration of Life will take place from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 10, 2015 in the garden house at Matter Park in Marion.
Arrangements entrusted to Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road, Marion, Indiana.
Online condolences may be made at www.ravenchoate.com.
Service Details
Friday, July 10th, 2015, Garden House