Monday, November 9, 2015

Franklin "Pic" Wayne Ditty (November 2, 2015)

Franklin "Pic" Wayne Ditty, 56, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2015 at Reid Hopital. He was born on May 21, 1959 in Greenville, Ohio to the late LaVerne and Phyllis (Peters) Ditty.

Pic enjoyed going to auctions and was a collector of fine auction memorabilia. He always made massive "to-do" lists. Most of all, he loved spoiling his dog Pete. He was a member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church in Richmond.

In addition to his parents, Franklin is preceded in death by nephews Brandon and Justin Peters.

Franklin is survived by his beloved sidekick Pete; son, Daniel Ditty of Greenville; three daughters and son in law, Shannon and David Wysong of Richmond, Rachelle Ditty and Gabriel Hatfield of Richmond and Karlisa Ditty of Greenville; eight grandchildren, Zachary, Austin, Jacob, Meghan, Chandler, Cameron, Jordan, Kaylynn, Adylynn, and one on the way; two brothers, James "Deacon" Ditty of New Madison and Bobby " Petey" and Scherie Peters of Wayne Lakes; two sisters, Marilyn "Sissy" Ditty and Steve Schmidt of New Madison and Linda Woodyard of New Madison; a special cousin and best friend, Ritchie Steele of West Elkeon.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 1 P.M. at Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison, Ohio. Burial will be in Greenmound Cemetery. Family and Friends may visit from 11A.M. until the time of services at 1P.M. also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Braund Pope Funeral Home.

Arrangements are entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundpope.com