Mr. Franklin Eugene Koehl, Jr

Mr. Franklin Eugene Koehl, Jr., 78, of Dobson passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 21, 2013 after an extended illness. He was born in Washington, DC on March 8, 1934 to the late Franklin Eugene Koehl, Sr. and Frances Attaway Koehl Crabtree. Mr. Koehl was a retired DJ from WPAQ radio station known as Al Ferguson and was of the Protestant faith. He was a veteran of the United States Navy having served our country during the Korean War and a proud member of the National Hobo Association and known as Danville Dan-the Singing Hobo. Survivors include his ex-wife, Karen Koehl of Dobson; two daughters, Kathy Koehl Smith of Hillsville, VA, Sheila Koehl and husband, Richard Castillo of Alton, IL.; four sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky E. and Jenny Koehl of GA., David L. and Shawn of MI., Terry L. and Mitzi Koehl of Mount Airy and Billy A. Koehl of Dobson; two daughters-in-law Jo Ann Koehl of MI. and Patty Koehl of Dobson; fifteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Koehl was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret A. Koehl Carter. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Hobo Foundation, PO Box 143 Britt, Iowa 50423. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to his caregiver, Teresa Patton and the staff of Carolina Select for their loving and compassionate care. There will be no formal services. Moody-Davis Funeral Home is serving the Koehl family.