Mr. Olander Franklin, 75, affectionately called “Yankee Boy,” passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015. He was born to the late Sally Ruth Winphrie Hairston in Mecklenburg County on February 12, 1940.

In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his Aunt Gussie McCoy, who raised him; a sister, Linda Faye Hairston; brother, Ernest Hairston, Jr.; and a nephew, Talvin Jones.

Survivors include his brother, Ben L. (Joyce) Hairston; uncles, Clea (Dianne) Winphrie and Daniel Foster; several nieces, nephews, extended family members and many friends.

A funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Clark S. Brown and Sons Funeral Home Chapel. The family will greet friends thirty minutes prior to the service at 12:00 pm.