Cowin Duane "Coe" Franklin, 52 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016 in the Adams Memorial Hospital following a chronic heart condition.
Coe was born on September 25, 1963 in Paulding, Ohio the son of the late Larry Franklin and the late Victoria (Johnson) Franklin - Bell.
Cowin was employed at Wal-Mart for over 10 years in the maintenance department. Cowin was also a guitar fanatic. He designed and manufactured his own custom guitars. Coe served his country in the United States Army, being discharge as a Sergeant. He was also a Drill Sergeant during his time of service.
Surviving are his daughter, Amber Davis of Decatur, IN; daughter, Dawn Coleman of Decatur, IN; former spouse, Vicky Franklin of Decatur, IN; sister, Chrissy Harvey, Florida; brother, Pat Franklin of New Haven, IN; sister, Sandra (Jamie) Mueller of New Haven, IN; 5 grandchildren: Paul Davis, Hailey Coleman, Adrien Davis, Lexy Lynn Davis, & Rogert Teeple; and several nieces & nephews.
Preceding Cowin in death were a niece, Nicole Tracey and his feline daughter Mother Mabel.
The will be no Funeral Services.
Interment will follow in the Blue Creek in Paulding, Ohio.
Friends will be received from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, IN. Following visitation, military honors will be conducted by the Adams Post 43 American Legion.
Preferred memorials are to the family.