Franklin King Dasher

Franklin King Dasher, 75, of New Enterprise, went to be with his Lord on November 24, 2023. He was born on January 14, 1948 in Hopewell; son of the late Warren Theodore Sr. and Josephine Ada (King) Dasher. On December 23, 1969 in Sherman Valley, he was united in marriage to Deborah Lee (Dodson) Dasher. He was a loving husband, and together, he and Deborah, celebrated 53 years of marriage.

Franklin was a graduate of Northern Bedford County High School and received his Minister’s License from the Altoona Bible Institute. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran. Through the years, Franklin worked as a cook at Howard Johnson’s and as a mechanic at the Letterkenny Army Depot. Franklin was a devout Christian and LOVED the Lord. He worshiped and fellowshipped at the Salemville Seventh Day Baptist Church, Faith Assembly of God, Woodbury Church of the Brethren, and Brethren in Christ Churches. Franklin enjoyed woodworking, especially Fretwork, camping, fishing, and walking.

He was preceded in death by a son, Keith Dasher; daughter, Karla Smith; and brothers, Warren Theodore Jr. and Donald Dasher. Surviving is his wife, Deborah; daughter, Kristen Bruening (Fred) of New Enterprise; daughter, Kimberly Walker (Dale) of Duncansville; 16 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and sister, Mary Ann Rosenberry (Edwin).

Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 11:00AM at the Woodbury Church of the Brethren with Pastors David Ulm and Todd Bowles officiating. Friends will be received on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 from 5:00PM-7:00PM at Stone Funeral Home and on Wednesday from 10:00AM until the hour of service at the church. Interment will be in Salemville Cemetery.

If so desired, Memorial Contributions in Franklin’s name can be made to Samaritan’s Purse (P.O. Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607) or Habitat for Humanity (322 West Lamar St. Americus, GA 31709).

Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Arrangements by Stone Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.; Woodbury.

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