He confessed his hope in Christ at an early age and became a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church, Fountain Hill, Arkansas. He attended and graduated with honors from Fountain Hill High School. After graduation, he entered into the U.S. Army and received a Culinary of Arts degree. He lived in several states, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Texas, and Wisconsin, while he served in the military. He was employed by J.B. Hunt Trucking Co. for several years as a cross-country driver, and the Metro Patrol Police Station in Kansas City, Missouri, as a policeman. He was also employed with Steve Bolin Logging Co., as a driver.
He leaves to cherish his memories, four sisters, Margaret Gray of Lacy, AR, Estelle Lemon of Monticello, AR, Hila Jean Daniels of Crossett, AR, and LaNell Franklin-Ross of Pine Bluff, AR; one brother, James Franklin (Mary Nell) of Ashdown, AR; one aunt, Opal Jean Franklin of Maumelle, AR; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 25, 2019 at Bethel A.M.E Church in Fountain Hill, AR with burial in Longview Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(11)
Mrs. Vernie Childress
MONTICELLO, AR Thursday, January 24, 2019 To the Franklin FamilySending Sympathy and Condolences your
way. GOD saw on January 21,2019 it was time for his servant to come home. Pray for
strength and GOD will deliver Favor.
EFFIE SmithE5
Little Rock, AR Thursday, January 24, 2019 Condolences to the family.To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord
Audrey J Harris
Dallas, GA Thursday, January 24, 2019 Rest in Peace to one of my favourite uncles. The memories of our joy and laughter will be instilled in me. Say hello to all my loved ones that have moved on. I know you will have everyone in laughter. With sincere sympathy from one of your favourite nieces. AudreyReverend Lynda Slater
North Little Rock, AR Thursday, January 24, 2019 Praying for the family.Patricia Spencer Nalls
Exeter, CA Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Reflecting on the memories of growing up together as cousins and friends brings to mind of the simple times we all shared as children. Life is sweet but brings about swift changes. We are our parents now and we are in a position of enduring those changes by God's grace and favor. Bless you all as you go through this transition. Please accept our condolences. God bless!Joy Miller
Fountain Hill, AR Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Death leaves a heartache that nobody can heal and loves leaves a memory that no one can steal. Willie Ed you weren’t just my Uncle but my brother as well. My heart is broken but I know that you are gone from a place where there is pain to a place where there no more pain. Love you always, Your oldest Niece/Sister- Joy (Shug)Miller
JACQUELYN CHANEY
McGehee, AR Wednesday, January 23, 2019 I am truly saddened about this news. I met Mr.Franklin when I worked at Bellview Estates last year. He was a good, honest, and kind man. To the family, may you rest in heaven, Mr. Willie FranklinBrandy N. Martin
Fountain Hill, AR Tuesday, January 22, 2019 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night but Joy cometh in the morning. ~Psalms 30:5Words will not wipe away our tears and hugs may not ease the pain, but holding onto your memories because forever they will remain. -Love Always your Great Niece
-Brandy N. Martin
Horace and joy Springer
LITTLE ROCK, AR Tuesday, January 22, 2019 As you grieve the loss of your brother, we are praying for peace and love so that your hearts may be free from sadness.May God continue to bless all of you!
Horace and Joy Springer
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, TX Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Expressing my condolence to the family for the loss of your precious loved one. Please find hope and comfort in God's wonderful promise of a resurrection of those who have passed away to be fulfilled by his son Jesus Christ. Then God's promise of no more sickness, sorrow, pain or death will come to be. What a wonderful time to look forward to! May you have peace in your hearts as we all await this time together. Acts 24:15; John 5:28,29; Revelation 21:3-5.Priscilla Trice
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, January 22, 2019 My prayers and condolences goes out to the family.May God be with you all...