Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

baird-freeman@yahoo.com

Gregory Gene Franklin, age 66, of Portland passed away Tuesday March 22, 2022 at his residence. Born in Portland on August 17, 1955 he was the son of Melvin and Mary (Worth) Franklin. He was married on July 25, 1976 to Dixie Nixon who survives. Greg was the owner of Franklin Electric in Portland. He was a member of New Mount Pleasant Church where he was on the Board of Trustees, member of Chamber of Commerce and a 1974 Portland High School graduate.

Surviving are his wife Dixie, one daughter Audrey Rose Franklin of Portland, his mother Mary Boozier of Portland, one brother Mark Franklin of Cape Coral, Florida, one sister Diana Stewart (husband Gary) of Portland, Step-Brother Steve Boozier (Ronda Link) of Hartford City, Father in law Dick Nixon of Portland, brother in law Ed Nixon (wife Debi) of Portland, sister in law Sara Sanders (husband Steve) of Portland, sister in law Bettie Caldwell (husband Chris) of Vermont, Several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday April 8, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with burial in the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Bryant. The family will also hold a reception at Asbury United Methodist Church Friday from 5:00 - 7:00 PM in honor of Greg.  Memorials can be made to the Jay County Fair Board for Floral Hall Renovation. The family requests that masks be worn to the services. Online condolences at www.baird-freeman.com