Fruehauf, Decatur Plant, Decatur, Alabama

Sad to hear of the passing of Susie Kenyon LaPointe (first husband of Ed Kenyon).

Obituary of Diana Sue "Susie" LaPointe
IN THE CARE OF
Roselawn Funeral Home & Roselawn Cemetery
Diana Sue “Susie” LaPointe of Florence, AL passed away on Monday November, 28th of 2022. Her visitation will be on Friday, December 2nd, 2022. The Celebration of Life will begin at 11:00 AM at Roselawn Funeral Home, visitation from 11:00 -12:00, Service beginning at 12:00, with Blake Wallace of Clements Baptist Church officiating. The Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery.

Susie is survived by her husband Francis “Fran” C. LaPointe, her daughter Debbie Kenyon, her granddaughter Katelin Kenyon, her stepson Francis H. LaPointe, and stepdaughter Felicia Isaac.

She is preceded in death by her parents Margaret Rose Guthrie and Wesley Earl Guthrie, her first husband James Edward “Ed” Kenyon, and her son James Wesley “Jimmy” Kenyon.

Susie was born in Charleston, West Virginia, she has been a resident of Decatur, AL, Gulf Shores, AL, and Florence, AL. She retired from Decatur City Schools, as the Educational TV Program Specialist. She then opened her own business along with partner, Linda McCarver, Grand Tour and Travel of Decatur, AL. Susie enjoyed traveling, she and her husband Fran visited all 50 states and several countries. She loved adventure and experiencing new places and meeting new people. She loved her family fiercely, and loved to give back to the community and anyone in need.

Memorial Gifts may be made to her favorite charity St. Judes Childrens Hospital.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.roselawnfhandcemetery.com for the LaPointe family.

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Sad to announce the passing of my former boss and friend. RIP Bill

Billy Glen Franklin

Aug 31, 2022
Billy Glen Franklin, 82 of Athens, AL died Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Huntsville Hospital. Mr. Franklin was born January 31, 1940 in Harden Co. TN. He was a Member of Valley View Church of Christ for 62+ years. Preceded in death by his parents, O.V. & Ella Franklin, Brother, Jim Franklin.

Services will be Wednesday, 1 PM Spry Funeral Home Chapel, Athens, AL, with Doug Fields officiating, Visitation will be Wednesday, 11 AM until service time. There will be a 3 PM Graveside Service at 3 PM in Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens, Florence, AL

Survivors include, Special Companion, Jean McGill of Meridianville, AL, Sons, Gordon Franklin of Decatur, AL, Anthony Franklin of Athens, AL, Sister, Peggy Hester of Florence, AL, 4 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren, Nieces & Nephews.

Pallbearers will be Richard Reed, Stephen Pack, Doug Tate, Buddy Tate, Don Neal & Bill Turner.

I was saddened to learn of the passing of Harold Gorham today. Harold spent most of his years at Fruehauf in the accounting department. More details as it becomes available. RIP Harold.