
Dr. John Franklin "Frank" Ham
, Kentucky
Dr. John Franklin “Frank” Ham, age 81 of Russellville, Kentucky passed away Friday, July 3rd, 2026. He was born on June 11th, 1945, to the late Howard and Bessie Lee Ham in Clarksville Tennessee. He was a graduate of Olmstead High School in 1963. He attended the University of Kentucky and graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1970. He practiced in Todd and Muhlenberg Counties. He then worked with the United States Department of Agriculture as a meat and poultry inspector. In retirement, he discovered a passion for gardening, woodworking, and furniture making. He was very generous with his talents and was very proud to share his work as gifts for family and friends on special occasions. He was a member of the United Methodist Temple.He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Bessie Lee Ham, two sisters, Betty Jo Coleman and Martha Jane Johnson.Survivors…