Ira Webster Fannin

Ira Fannin Frankfort- Services for Ira Webster Fannin, 69 yrs., of Frankfort, will be conducted from Harrod Brothers Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2010, with Rev. Ronnie McKinney and Rev. Lawrence Wright officiating. A private family committal will follow. Visitation will be Monday, April 5, 2010, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Fannin passed away Friday, April 2, 2010 at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington, following an illness. A native and lifelong resident of Franklin County, Mr. Fannin was born, March 22, 1941. He was a retired teacher with 27 years of service teaching History and Geography at Franklin County High School, from which he graduated in 1959. During and following his teaching career, he was a farmer tending crops and cattle on his 5th generation farm. He continued his life of service through his three terms as 4th District Magistrate and was running for re-election to his 4th term. Mr. Fannin also served on the State Magistrates Board, Franklin County Fair Board, the Farm Bureau, Solid Waste Commission, and the Frankfort/Franklin County Planning Commission. He was an active member of the McDonald�s Breakfast Group. He was also a member of First Christian Church. Mr. Fannin is survived by his wife of 44 years, Patricia Bogie Fannin; son, Benjamin Webster Fannin (Lida), Frankfort; daughters, Jennifer Bradshaw (Chris), Taylorsville, and Heather Craighead (Todd), Canton, GA; brother, Benjamin Franklin Fannin III, Frankfort; sister, Helen Warnecke, Lexington; grandchildren, A.J. Bradshaw, Andrew Bradshaw, Logan Craighead and Kathryn Craighead. He was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin Fannin Jr. and Kathryn Webster Fannin. Pallbearers will be David Marshall, Dee McElmurray, David Bruce, Roger Estill, Todd Craighead and Chris Bradshaw. Honorary bearers will be Don Sturgeon, Lambert Moore, Ticker Wells, Jill Robinson, Phillip Kring, Ted Collins and Rick Sparks. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home; condolences may be shared via the online guest book at www.harrodbrothersfuneralhome.com.

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Ira Webster Fannin

March 22, 1941 - April 2, 2010