1933

Franklin Delano Maples Sr. was born on 24 May 1933 in Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, USA a child of Rufus Byrum Maples and Gertrude Eulala Gallman Maples.

1940

Franklin Maples was counted in the census on 22 Apr 1940 in Catawba, York, South Carolina, USA, as a 6-year-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home were; his father, Rufus B Maples; his mother, Gertrude Maples; and his siblings, Milly Maples, Billy Maples, Bundy Maples, Sylvia Maples, and Jean Maples.

1977

On July 29, 1977, Franklin D Maples was mentioned as a living son in the obituary of Ruffus Byrum Maples

1982

On January 9, 1982, Franklin D Maples was mentioned as a living son in the obituary of Mrs Gertrude Eulala Gallman Maples.

2006

On August 16, 2006, Franklin D Maples Sr was mentioned as a living husband in the obituary of Mrs Lois Headden Maples.

2019

On March 3 2019, Frank Maples was mentioned as a living brother in the obituary of Mrs Frances Jean Grafton.

2021

On July 28, 2021, Franklin Delano Maples, Sr. was mentioned as a living father in the obituary of Franklin Delano Maples, Jr.

2022

On March 27, 2022, Frankilin Maples was mentioned as a living brother in the obituary of Mrs. Millie Maples Ward.

2023

On November 4, 2023, Franklin D. Maples, Sr. was mentioned as a living brother in the obituary of Darryl B. “Bundy” Maples, Sr.

2024

He died on 01 May 2024 in Lugoff, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA. He was buried in Lugoff, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Springvale Baptist Church Cemetery.

Obituary of Franklin Delano Maples Sr.

LUGOFF SC – Franklin Delano Maples Sr. Maples passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Born in Rock Hill, SC, he was a son of the late Ruffus Byrum, and Gertrude Eulla Gallman Maples. Mr. Maples served in the US Army and retired from the City of Columbia where he worked in traffic engineering. He was a member of Springvale Baptist Church and was a member of Blythewood Masonic Lodge #395. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and spending time with his family. 

Surviving are his children; daughters, Sharon Dickert (Charlie) of Prosperity, Jane Cook (Clayton) of Lugoff; sons, Ed Argoe (Lee) of Columbia, and David Argoe (Kim) of Prosperity; daughters-in-law, Gina Maples of Blythewood, Wendy Elmore (Chris) of Elgin, and Mary Argoe of Irmo; sister, Elizabeth McCarty (Byron); grandchildren, Shannon Faldrowicz (Lee), Chad Dickert (Heather), Edward Argoe (Stephanie), Tanya Curtis (Bill), Mandy Ward (Cliff), Allison Brown (Casey), Alex Argoe, Cameron Argoe, Summer Eargle, Jesse Session, Kendra Argoe, Mathis Argoe, Lanny Gunter (Leigh), Stacey Hood, Jennifer Cook, Brooke Thomas (Brady), Amy Blease, Katie Krumrey (Jake), Isaiah Blease, Ella Blease, and Taylor Cervantes (Genaro); 27 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his wife, Lois Headden Maples; a son, Franklin Delano Maples, Jr.; brothers, Billie B. Maples, Darryl B. Maples Sr.; and sisters, Frances Grafton, Sylvia Ivie, and Millie Ward.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Springvale Baptist Church Building Fund.

Visitation

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Powers Funeral Home
832 Ridgeway Rd
Lugoff, South Carolina, United States
803-408-8711

Funeral Service

2:00 pm
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Powers Funeral Home
832 Ridgeway Rd
Lugoff, South Carolina, United States
803-408-8711

Burial

Springvale Baptist Church Cemetery
1496 Springvale Road
Lugoff, South Carolina, United States