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Franklin McMickens Obituary
Plainfield - Franklin Truman McMickens, 69, transitioned on January 12, 2018 in Plainfield, New Jersey. Visitation will be held on Fri. Jan. 19, 2018 at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 1002 Rivington St. Roselle,NJ from 6pm to 9pm and funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church of Linden, NJ, 929 Dill Avenue, Linden, NJ.
Mr. McMickens was born on August 20, 1948, in Fairfield, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Grace and William McMickens, his son Patrick Grayson, sisters Joyce Sams & Anette Cheek, and brother John Earl McMickens.
Franklin served a tour of duty in Vietnam while in the US Army. He also worked as a police officer for the Linden Police Department for nearly three decades before retiring as a detective in 2008. Franklin was an involved member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Roselle, where he served on the Board of Trustees for many years and was named a Deacon in 2012.
He is survived by his loving wife Elena, his children, Truman, David, and Mia, his sisters Louise Green, Jean Warren, Arthur Mae McKenzie, Annetha Carnegie, Mary Johns, and a very special sister and caregiver Julia Brown, his brothers William Charles McMickens & wife Jackie, Billy George McMickens & wife Joyce, and Jesse McMickens & wife Mary. He leaves behind four grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews. Log on to www.plintocurry.com to sign guest book.
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Memories and Condolences
for Franklin McMickens
Regina
January 8, 2025
Missing you my favorite.
Mary
February 11, 2019
Missing you today Uncle Bup. I know that I will see you again. Can't wait to hear you say "old Lucious". That name is reserved for you granddaddy and Wanda Gail. I'll see you when I get there. I love you today and always.
Joyce McMickens
January 20, 2018
You will always be Bup to me and I have a lot of fond memories of your years in Cleveland and as you went on to higher achievements in Jersey. An amazing brother-in-law. Your beautiful smile will be remembered and missed.
Your sister-in-law Joyce
Lorna Stewart
January 20, 2018
My prayers to the McMickens family for peace and comfort during this time. Kenilworth Baptist Church
L.Z.HOPE FORMER PRESIDENT.
January 19, 2018
''''BOTH MEMBERS of ''BETHELHEM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, ROSELLE, N.J. R.I.P. VIETNAM BROTHER HOWARD S. BRYANT/ L.Z.HOPE P.T.S.D. COMBAT GROUP. I LOVE YOU BROTHER, YOU WILL BE MISSED.
January 19, 2018
''''''Thanks for your service, Bro. McMickens, Vietnam Veteran, LZ HOPE MEMBER. R.I.P. BROTHER HOWARD S BRYANT.
Evelyn Alexander
January 19, 2018
Love you Uncle Bup! You will truly be missed. I will miss hearing you saying sister Mickens. That's what you always called me. I know you are REJOICING with the LORD in you new Heavenly home. R.I.H.Beautiful Angel, Uncle Bup!
B Hall
January 18, 2018
My deepest sympathy to the family. May you find comfort in God's Word at 1Thessalonians 4:14
G. Freeman
January 18, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
samuel wine brown
January 18, 2018
may the angels of our lord watch over your family during this time of sorrow/ rest in peace buck*
Wanda Dean
January 18, 2018
I met Frank many years ago as members of the Batons Inc., a black police association of law enforcement officers from New Jersey. We had many laughs together. he loved his family, he loved his job, and he loved the game of tennis. His good nature has left a void in many of the lives he touched. I last saw Frank at a mutual friend's birthday party and after years of not seeing him he was still his usual pleasant and jovial self. Rest in Peace Frank.
January 18, 2018
Frank was a regular participant at our retired Railroaders breakfast at Denny's every Wednesday. We enjoyed his humor and great character. He will be truly missed. Thanks for the nice memories Frank. Peace be with you... Artie W.
January 18, 2018
Frank was a regular participant at our retired railroaders breakfast every Wednesday at Denny's... we enjoyed his humor , and great character.. Truly- he will be missed . From all your Railroad Friends , thanks for the nice memories Frank. Peace be with you. Artie W.
G. Freeman
January 18, 2018
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Montena & Ruth Terrell
January 15, 2018
My condolences to the family. I will keep you in my prayers.
I met Frank when we worked on the NOVEMBER FOR THE NEEDY project in Linden. I worked for Exxon and he was on the Linden police force. Through conversation I discovered I worked with his brother "Dust" in the USPO in Manhattan.
Alexis Skorinko
January 15, 2018
My condolences to Elena and family. May my friend Frank Rest in Heaven.
Regina Mcmickens-Boston
January 15, 2018
My dear Uncle Bup my heart is heavy with our lost of you however I know you are in a better place. I'm thankful for the time God gave you to us . You will forever be in my heart. I love you my favorite.
Andy Ross
January 14, 2018
To The McMickens Family,
I send my heart felt condolences to you for the loss of your loved one and my good friend. Whether it was on St George Avenue, Elizabeth Avenue, Rt 1, Whittier St./W Blancke St., or Lower Rd./Barnett St., when Frank and I would meet for coffee we would always have some good laughs. He was and will always be one of the "Good Guys" in my book. I remember working with him and it was always a pleasure. He will be missed. Again, my condolences.
Andy Ross (Rahway Police Retired)
Delores Smith
January 14, 2018
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