Ira Waverly Franklin, 104, died peacefully at his Henrico County home on June 6, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Sarah LaGrande Nichols Franklin; his parents, Ira Anson Franklin and Annie Collier Franklin and a sister, Audrey Franklin Davis. He is survived by his son, C. Anson Franklin (Zofia); two daughters, Sarah E. Franklin and Barbara F. Adkins (Jerry); five grandchildren, Lee Adkins, Sarah Villarreal (Thomas), Kyle Adkins (Viviana), Andrew Franklin, Roman Franklin; five great grandchildren, Emma, Lily, Ellie, Avery and Carly; also, a family friend, Bonnie D. Tyler. Ira was born on December...