Franklin W. Knoll, of Shamrock, Texas, passed away Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas at the age of 89 years and 27 days.
Funeral services took place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Shamrock with Rev. Michael Erickson officiating. Burial followed in Shamrock Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20. Arrangements were by Robertson Funeral Directors in Shamrock.
Franklin was born on July 22, 1935, in Shamrock to Willie Christian and Jane Amanda “Roth” Knoll. He grew up in Samnorwood, Texas and graduated from Samnorwood High School in 1953. As a student, he was active in FFA, showing livestock, and received the Lone Star Farmer Degree. He also played basketball while in school. He was in the Boy Scouts and served in leadership roles, receiving the Silver Beaver Award.
Following school, he worked with his dad, farming, something he continued doing throughout his life. Franklin married Connie L. Blalock on Dec. 9, 1955, in Shamrock. Over the years, he worked for Rock Island Railroad, Pasley Construction and the carbon plant. He enjoyed working as a carpenter with his dad and was an excellent finish carpenter.
In July of 1986, Franklin quit farming and became an agent for Germania Insurance. He also enjoyed selling seeds for NC Plus and Paymaster. He retired in 2000. Something Franklin loved doing was traveling, and he won many trips through selling seeds. His love of traveling took him on many bus trips over the years. He was also a member of an RV Club, and he enjoyed taking his grandchildren on trips in the RV.
He was a faithful and active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Shamrock, where he served in various offices. In his spare time, Franklin volunteered and served in many capacities in the community, including Meals on Wheels, the museum, the Lions Club, the Kiwanis Club and the Booster Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Jane Knoll; one son, Bobby W. Knoll; one granddaughter, Kelly Knoll; one brother, Marvin Knoll; his wife, Doris; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Franklin is survived by his wife, Connie L. Knoll, of Shamrock; his son, James Knoll and wife, Brandi, of Bushland, Texas; five grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kaylee, Kendra, Kody and Kendall; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous other cousins and relatives.
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