Nathaniel Franklin, 70, of Vero Beach, died Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach after a brief illness.Mr. Franklin was born October 6, 1939 in Louisville, Ala. and has been a resident of Vero Beach for 20 years from Groveland. Before his retirement he was a Grove Attendant for Hogan & Sons, Inc. in Vero Beach. Survivors include his sisters Minnie Fann of Charlotte, N.C., Rosie Franklin of Calif., and Cathy Franklin of Eustis, cousin Henry Bowick of Fort Pierce and god-daughter Tamera Simmons of Vero Beach. At the request of the family there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to VNA/Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach, FL. Condolences may be sent through www.seawindsfh.com/obit.php