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MARBERRY -- FRANKLIN J. Mr. Franklin J. Marberry, 84, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, December 9, 2005 at a local care facility. He was born on July 26, 1921 in Little Rock, AR and moved to Albuquerque shortly thereafter. Mr. Marberry graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1939 and went on to the University of New Mexico graduating with a Business Degree and also a commission in the Navy in 1944. He was a veteran of the United States Navy during WWII. Following his discharge he returned to Albuquerque and established a real estate, contracting and insurance business for over 30 years, until he became ill, he was a Mortgage Banker for many years. He was past president of the Albuquerque Home Builders Association and Albuquerque Tennis Club where he was a charter member. His memberships included the UNM Lobo Club, The Panza Breakfast Club, he was active in the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, Kappa Sigma Fraternity Alumni Association, retired naval ROTC member, and an avid Lobo fan. Mr. Marberry was also a member of the Monte Vista Christian Church for many years. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Phyllis B. Marberry of Albuquerque; daughter, Ellen Marberry and companion, Duane Jenkins of Bayfield, CO, two sons, David Marberry and wife, Nancy of Englewood, CO, Phillip Marberry and wife, Karen of Bosque Farms; six grandchildren, Justin, Emily, Melissa, Tiffany, Gregory and Jennifer; and two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Trace. Services will be held Wednesday, December 14, 2005, at 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Private interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the UNM Athletic Scholarship Fund, Lobo Club, UNM Dept of Athletics, MSC04 2680, 87131 or to Hospice of the Sandia's, 105 Hospital Loop, Albuquerque, NM 87109. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Tue December 13, 2005