Mr. Franklin united with Promise Land Baptist Church of Lacey, at an early age. He was married to Treathe Smith in 1938 and to this union nine children were born. Mr. Porter was a logger with Rd Jones Logging Company in Lacey until his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Treathe Franklin; one daughter, LaFran Rogers; one son, Glen Franklin; three brothers, Coleman, McKinley and John Franklin, and one sister, Bama Dodd.
He leaves to cherish his memories two sons, John Porter (Mary) Franklin of Lacey, AR and Jerry (Delores) Franklin of McGehee, AR; five daughters, Ivanell (Floyd) Handley of Lacey, AR, Vernie M Childress and Patricia Staple of Monticello, AR, Shirley Tabb of Toledo, OH and Jacalyn Riley of Detroit, MI; 21 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren; and a host of great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; also a daughter in law Doris Franklin; three sister-in-laws, Matilda Franklin, Ophia Jean Franklin and Mary Moore; and many other relatives and friends.
Condolences(17)
Larry/Janie Fuller
monticello, AR Saturday, April 2, 2011 Ms Ivanell Handley and Family,We are so sorry to learn of your Father's passing.
He must have been a great man to have raised such a wonderful Daughter as you are. We treasure your and Mr Floyd's friendship as well as your great Daughters, Regena and Yolanda.
May God grant you comfort and peace during these burdensome times for your Family.
Janie & Larry Fuller
Irma Jean Robinson
Quincy, FL Friday, April 1, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May God continue to bless and strengthen you.The Robinson Family
(Irma Jean, Carol, Debrie, Calvin, Lucille, and Renita)
Matilda Franklin-Jordan
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 31, 2011 Uncle Porter is the last patriarch of the Franklin family, But we have those memories to hang on to. We keep our faith in God and hold on strong to Gods word and the Franklin family will be ok. May God bless each of you.(Matilda & Family)
Simmons Family
Fountain Hill, AR Wednesday, March 30, 2011Remebering each of you during these gloomy days.
Terence Francis
Douglasville, GA Wednesday, March 30, 2011 May you rest in peace Unc. You are finally home!Jan West
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 30, 2011 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of your loss.Your frend,
Jan
Julia Lambert
Portland, OR Tuesday, March 29, 2011 You're in our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family..... At this time of loss, please know that our family is thinking of you and holding you close to our hearts.Keep trusting that the Lord will be very close to you now, and hoping it comforts you to know that your loved one is safe in His arms.
We Love You- Julia Lambert & Family
Dolen Harden
Los Angeles, CA Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Condolences from the Hardens' family to you at this time from the D.S. Harden family (Callen Franklin Harden, Dolen Harden, Ronda Harden).Angela Ratliff Ragas
Gardena, CA Tuesday, March 29, 2011 To the Porter Franklin family...Sorry to hear about your lost, our prayers goes out to your family and may God Bless You All...Montre' Franklin-Green
Murfreesboro, AR Tuesday, March 29, 2011 I express my love and prayers to my Great Uncles children and family. Lets pull together and be strong because sometime family is all you got. Learn to love each other and forgive because life is to short. God promises to be with you, watch over you, and take care of you if you allow him too. He will not leave you and he will keep all his promises he has made to you. God Bless the Franklin'sMarie Jackson
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 29, 2011 To Ms Pat & The Franklin Family,We the Kennedy Blvd. Church of Christ will truly miss Mr. Porter on our 1st Sunday visits at the Woods. He always made us smile. We had the honor of singing to him in a private setting, it was a joy.
God Bless each of you.
Raymond & Marie Jackson
Audrey J Harris
Marietta, GA Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Well Uncle, The time has come for us to say farewell. You have given us 94 long years and we appreciate it. When you get to heaven, give my grandparents, Coleman and Eddie Mae, a big hug and let them know how much they are missed. Farewell for now, Uncle Porter. I will see you again. Love and Hugs to all my family...Missing you all, Audrey J Daniels-Harris and FamilyCharles & Vickey Jacobs
Monticello, AR Monday, March 28, 2011 Pat and Family - May God comfort each of you throughout this difficult time and know that you're in our thoughts and prayers.Kimberly Staple
Fort Worth, TX Monday, March 28, 2011 PAPA YOU ARE GONE BUT MOST DEFINITELY NEVER FORGOTTEN...I THANK GOD FOR ALLOWING YOU TO GRACE THIS EARTH FOR 94 YEARS. WE LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU...REST IN LOVE WITH MAMA TT, AUNT FRAN, UNCLE DALE, UNCLE JAMES AND MY DADDY.Keishia Franklin
Arlington, TX Monday, March 28, 2011 Papa, you will be greatly missed but you have a lived a long life and I know you are in peace now. May you rest in peace. Love you KeishiaJoy Holley
Monticello, AR Sunday, March 27, 2011 May God Bless you and your family during your loss.Joy Holley
Hazelene McCray
Monticello, AR Sunday, March 27, 2011 We are praying for You'll. God will take care of you!