Byrum Keith Franklin, 67, was born April 15th, 1946 and died August 9th, 2013. Keith was born, raised and lived in Oklahoma City. He attended N.W. Classen High School and Oklahoma State University, served in the Air National Guard, and was a small business owner. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Patricia Ann Franklin; his sons and daughters-in-law, whom he loved like they were his own daughters, Chris and Melissa, and Steve and Laura; grandchildren, Grey, Beck, Connor and Elise; brothers and their wives, Joe and Connie Franklin, Mike and Jeanie Franklin, and George and Teresa Franklin; and sister, Julie Franklin. Keith loved his wife, family and neighbors. He loved fixing things, mostly for other people, playing golf well, and catching and frying crappie. The front porch will have an empty seat and he will be missed on earth but rejoiced in heaven. Memorial services will be held at Our Lords Community Church 11400 N. Portland Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73120 on Wednesday August 21st at 10:30 AM. Memorial Service Wednesday, August 21, 2013 10:30 AM Our Lord's Community Church 11400 N. Portland Oklahoma City, OK 73120