Franklin Cravens

Franklin Orville Cravens, a resilient and loving soul, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on March 10, 1935, in La Crosse, WI, Franklin spent his life dedicated to his family, friends, and the things he loved. He was a reliable presence, known for his honesty and straightforwardness. If Franklin liked you, you knew it, and if he didn't, you were equally aware.

Frank Served our country in the United States Navy and served on the USS Missouri for three years during the Korean war. His last year in the service was spent on the USS Prarie AD15. He was honorably discharged in San Diego CA in 1956. In April 2017 he was able to join other veterans on an Honor Flight trip to Washington DC.

In his free time, he was a passionate outdoorsman, with a deep love for fishing, hunting, farming, and raising his animals. A proud member of the Compton Hunting and Fishing Club, the Paragonah Civic Committee, and the Parowan Rod and Gun Club, Franklin was a well-respected figure in his community of Paragonah, Utah.

Franklin is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Cravens, his sons, Michael (Laurie), Rick (Tonya), and Steven (Jo Ellen), his grand children, Ashley, Austin, Brian, Jasmin, Jeff, Kaylen, Lisa, Mary, Michael, Michelle and his great-grandchildren, Alea, Asher, Irelyn, JJ, Jordan, Justice, Kallie, Kriston, Mason, Mattie, Maxwell, Oliver, PJ, Siena, Zoe, and one great-greatgrandson Leelynn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Orie and Gladys (Bricko) Cravens, and his siblings, Evangline Hall, Richard, Gene, George, Timmy, and Rosella Yesky.

Viewings will be held at Paragonah Ward, 79 North Main Street, Paragonah, Utah, on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 6:00pm MDT, and again on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 9:30am MDT. The funeral service will follow the Saturday viewing at 11:00am MDT.

In Lieu of flowers Please donate to the Paragonah Civic Committee.

We invite you to share your memories of Franklin and upload photos to his memorial page. Your stories and pictures will serve as a testament to the life of a man who meant so much to so many.