ELKHART: Franklin M. Hill, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, November 6, 2019 at his home. Franklin was born in Sharon County, West Virginia on August 20, 1940.

Surviving is his wife of 53 years Dorothy L. (Mann) Hill; four sons, Frank (Kristen) Hill Jr., Keith L. Hill, Gerald (Dawn) Hill and Steve (Amber Dawson) Hill; as well as 9 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother Luella and step-father George Bresenham.

Frank worked as the plant manager for many years at Camper Products; after they closed he began working as a custodian at Elkhart Memorial High School for 17 years. He and Dorothy lived in Lake Placid, Florida for 11 years, where he was known there as the bicycle man, for fixing bicycles.

Per his wishes, cremation was chosen under the care of Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart.