Franklin D. Smith-Phipps

Franklin D. Smith-Phipps, 85, formerly of Hyndman, of Manns Choice, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at his home in Juniata Twp.

Franklin was born in Six Mile Run on August 12, 1940, son of the late Robert D. and Thelma (Phipps) Smith; he was raised by grandparents- William and Lillian (Coy) Phipps

He is survived by daughter- Trudy wife of Vaughn Lynn, of Hopewell; son- Franklin David Smith Jr. husband of Tina Smith, of Saxton; daughter- Annette Jean Nenninger-Smith partner of David Brown, of Manns Choice; daughter- Brenda Wallace, of Bedford; son- Craig Brian Smith husband of Val (Hall), of Six Mile Run; sister- Mary Hollinger, of Hopewell; 14 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Franklin is preceded in death by loving wife Nina (Taylor) Smith; infant son- Charles David Smith, daughter Judy D. Smith; granddaughter- Lacey Notestine; and siblings: William Keifman and William Charles Frederick.

Franklin was an ordained Minister, a Barber and a construction worker. He served in the United States Army. He was a musician who played all instruments. Franklin loved photography, gardening, camping and animals.

At the request of Franklin there will be no services.

"He lived life like he wanted to."

Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.geiselfuneral.com/. Arrangements entrusted to Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Bedford, Pennsylvania.