We are sad to announce the passing of Robert "Franklin" Ballou, the beloved husband of 61 years of the late Montie "Lois" Ballou. He died at the age of 87 on May 14, 2022.He was the beloved father of 3; loving grandfather of 7; great grandfather of 9; and dear brother of 11 siblings. Franklin was born in Tateville, KY, and moved to Cincinnati, OH, for a 30-year career with Fisher Body and General Motors, retiring at the age of 48 to continue a nearly 60-year career of apartment ownership, rental and management. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 18, at Tredway Funeral Home, 2131 Cameron Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45212, beginning at 12:00 noon followed by a funeral service at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations to Hospice of Cincinnati are welcomed here Donate – HOC Navigators (hospiceofcincinnati.org)