From a special section of the Waldron News newspaper of 23 April 1981, consisting of interviews of Scott County citizens 80 Years of age and over. The interviews were done as part of a celebration of the Bank of Waldron's 80th anniversary.

FONIE FRANKLIN

Fonie Franklin was born in Parks, Arkansas on February 13, 1901. His parents were Buck and Sudie Franklin. He and his wife, Argie, deceased, have one son, Thurman J. Franklin. Mr.Franklin is a farmer.
From a special edition of the Scott County Advertiser newspaper of 3 April 1991, entitled "A Salute to Scott County Citizens 90 Years and Over." The interviews were done as part of a celebration of the Bank of Waldron's 90th anniversary.

FONIE FRANKLIN

(Deceased 3-24-91) Fonie Franklin was born to Buck and Sudie Franklin at Parks, Arkansas, February 13, 1901. He was a Scott County resident for 90 years. He and his wife Argie (deceased) had one son, Thurman J. Franklin. Fonie was a retired farmer and attended Parks Methodist Church. He had 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

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