Franklin Brockway Read

November 4, 1913 — August 13, 2009

Read, Franklin Brockway of Bloomfield Hills, August 13, 2009 Age 95. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Dorothea"Dorie" Read. Dear father of Stephen H.(Renee) Read of Bloomfield Hills and the late Franklin Brockway Read II and Russell Snavely Read. Loving grandfather of Christopher Polk Read, Jason Read and Ryan Read. Great grandfather of Logan Hunter Read. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Read graduated from Cornell University and while at the University he was a member of theTheta Delta Chi fraternity and was the Circulation Manager of the University humor magazine (The Widow). He was employed by Pontiac Motor Division and in 1941 was transferred to GM Corporation Headquarters in Detroit as a member of the Financial Staff. In 1953 he joined the Distribution Staff in organizing the General Motors Training Centers Program. He retired from GM in 1978 after 42 years of service. Mr. Read was an ardent golfer. The Reads were members of the Pine Lake Country Club for over 40 years and maintained a winter home in Pinehurst, NC. The Reads traveled extensively in Europe, China and maintained a condo in Guadalahra, Mexico for many years. Both Mr. and Mrs. Read were active members of All Saints Episcopal Church in Pontiac. A memorial service will be held 11 am Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at All Saints Episcopal Church(171 West Pike Street Pontiac, MI 48341). In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials made to All Saints Episcopal Church. Interment Pine Lake Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Pontiac Chapel of the Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home (248 338 9288). A memorial reflection can be made to www.sparksgriffin.com

Memorials:

All Saints Episcopal Church

Visitations:

11:00AM to 11:00AM on Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 at All Saints Episcopal Church (map/driving directions)

Services:

In-state at 11:00AM, Service at 11:00AM at All Saints Episcopal Church on Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 (map/driving directions)

Cemetery:

Private
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Franklin Brockway Read

November 4, 1913 — August 13, 2009

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