Franklin (Lin) Niven Webb died Thursday, January 12, 2023 at his home with family after fighting cancer for five years. He was 70 years old.
He was born in Moore County on August 25, 1952 to the late Martin and Ann Webb.
He attended Hoke County High School and in January 1970, he was certified as an Eagle Scout. He served in the N.C. National Guard from 1970-1976. He was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church. He retired from the Carolina Telephone Company as a service technician with 35 years of service.
He was known for his love of outdoors and his enthusiasm for hunting. He volunteered with the N.C. Hunters Safety to teach and mentor future hunters with the experience he gained from his years of being in the woods. He was also a natural photographer who captured his love of outdoors and wildlife in every photo he took.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother David Webb.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Gail Bowen Webb; his son Keith Webb and wife Erica of St. Paul's, his daughter Valerie Webb of Fayetteville; two grandsons, Conyer and Cameron Webb members of the U.S. Navy stationed in San Diego, CA; one brother Marty Webb and wife Linda of Raeford. His family also includes three nieces, one nephew, and four great-nephews.
A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. Monday January 16, 2023 at Bethel Presbyterian Church with Reverend James Wilhide officiating, directed by Crumpler Funeral Home of Raeford. The family received friends after the service at the graveside.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Bethel Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 2128, Raeford, NC 28376.