Franklin "Frank" Folsom
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Franklin "Frank" Folsom, 76, of White, passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at the Redmond Regional Medical Center. Born in Guntersville, Ala., on April 7, 1934, he was preceded in death by his parents.

Frank was a retired veteran of the United States Army having served in Korea and Vietnam. He had been awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal with three silver service stars, Korean Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, and the Sharpshooter Badge.

Most recently Frank was employed as a recruiter with All American Express until his death. He enjoyed listening to gospel music and watching "The Gaither Gospel Hour" on television any chance he could.

Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Lisa Tomberlin Folsom; his son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Debbie Folsom of Elkton, Tenn.; his grandchildren, Elissa Suzanne Williams and her husband, David, and Michael Whitworth Folsom; his great-grandson, Peyton Conner Folsom; and his twin brother and his wife, Delano and Lou Folsom of Columbia, Tenn.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, in the chapel of Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services with the Rev. Ricky Williams. Burial will follow in Georgia National Cemetery in Canton with full military honors.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 430 Cassville Road, Cartersville.

Please join in celebrating Franklin's life by visiting www.jenningsfuneralhome.com to share memories or to sign the online guest book.