Franklin Brown Dove, Jr., 89, of Timberville VA died June 26, 2022, at Harrisonburg Health and Rehab. Center.

He was born July 16, 1932, in Fulks Run to the late Franklin Brown Dove, Sr. and Velma M. Crider Dove.

He was a heavy equipment operator for Bill Neff.  He attended numerous churches in the area.

On June 1, 1955, he married the former Patsy Jean Sager, who survives.

Also surviving is one daughter, Janet Clatterbuck and husband Randy of Keezletown; two sons, Gene Dove and wife Judy of Fulks Run, Jerry Dove and wife Patricia of Fulks Run; four grandchildren, Billie Jo Miller, Scott Clatterbuck, Timmy Clatterbuck, Jeremy Southerly; two great grandchildren; one sister, Eleanor Sue Shirley of Berryville, VA; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

His granddaughter, Alicia Dove, preceded him in death.

His body was cremated.  Services will be private.