Gary Conklin Sr., 74 of Frankfort, died March 15, 2021 at I.U. Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette, Ind. He was born January 6, 1947 in Frankfort to Charles B. Conklin Jr. and Grace Jeanette (Catron) Conklin. He married Gloria Jean Conklin on November 6, 1965 and she preceded him in death on October 9, 2011.
Gary was a 1965 graduate of Frankfort High School. He owned a pest control business in Florida for 10 years, worked at Rostone in Lafayette for 15 years and Lake Erie Products for 9 years, he retired in 2007. Gary enjoyed fishing, spending time on the river and the lake and was known as an avid IU and NASCAR fan. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his mo
ther: Grace Jeanette Conklin of Frankfort, son: Gary (Wendy) Conklin Jr. of Carmel, daughter: Melissa (Fiancé Dustin Coffman) Conklin of Mulberry, sister: Patricia (Bill) Joiner, brother: Kenneth Conklin, 6 grandchildren, Megan (Alex) Lee, Justin (Ashley) Sheets, Cassie & Cara Conklin & Camille (Issac) Benge, & Jennah Coffman and 3 designated grandchildren, Brody (Amy) Kirby, Taylor (Enis) Becirevic & Kye Kirby, 3 great grandchildren, Katherine, Owen & Ellie, 2 designated great grandchildren, August and Crue. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Nancy Conklin
Funeral Service:
Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2021 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Green Lawn Mausoleum. This service will be live-streamed, to participate, following the link on our website. Out of respect for the health, safety, and comfort of all in attendance, guests will be expected to adhere to current CDC guidelines regarding appropriate social distancing and the wearing of masks. Memorial donations may be made to Clinton County Cancer Fund, 258 ½ Fourth St., Frankfort, IN 46041. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com, where you may share a personal message with the family.