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Thomas Franklin Obituary

Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011, at Collier-Butler Chapel for Mr. Thomas Heflin Franklin, 81, Gadsden, who went to be with the Lord and Savior on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011. The Rev. Ed Talley will officiate with burial at Union Hill Cemetery. Collier-Butler Funeral and Cremation Services directing.
Mr. Franklin was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Thacker Franklin; parents, James Robert and Oda Franklin; brothers, James, Leroy, William, Loyd; and sister, Evie White.
He is survived by his son, Tommy Ray, who was the whole world to him; and his special Suzy (Susan Boggs); brother, John (Margaret) Franklin.
Pallbearers will be Donnie Franklin, Billy Ray Thacker, Bodie Brasher, Jeffery Thacker, James Franklin and John Ed Franklin. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Narayan, Bobby Bouldin, Mike Bentley, Tom Wildman, Larry Mason and employees at Gadsden Water Works.
Special thanks to the 700 hall at Gadsden Rehab Center, ICU and CCU staff at Riverview Regional Medical Center.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 this evening at the funeral home.
Condolences may be given to the family at www.collier-butler.com.

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Published by The Gadsden Times on Aug. 16, 2011.

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Anita Thacker Quinlivan

August 16, 2011

Bub and Franklin Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Tommy was such a great person. He was always so kind to me when, I was a child.. I feel blessed to have known him. I pray God will give you strength in this difficult time.My prayer is that your memories will bring you comfort. I love Y'all.

H. Ray Williams & Family

August 16, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

August 16, 2011

Tommy my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace to know that you did all you could do. Remember" Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal"I will continue to pray for you and your family. With Heartfelt Sympathy. Pat Cook

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