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Kent Franklin Obituary

Kent Franklin earned his eternal wings on Monday, July 18, 2016 to join his twin in heaven, the late Keith "Fatboy" Franklin. Son of Keith Franklin and Tracy Dempsey and stepson of Robert Dempsey. Father of Khy Franklin and stepfather of Tarrell Phillips Jr. Loving brother of Aushanada Williams, Myteasha Williams, Alexis Williams, Alton Hooks, and Demond Franklin. Devoted uncle of Dyimen Sylve, Keith Williams, and Samuel Squire III. Devoted friend of Dawanna Jones. Also, survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and Friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 10:00 AM at First Agape Baptist Church, 3219 Thalia St., New Orleans, LA 70125. Visitation begins at 9:00 AM until time of service. Interment: Providence Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Heritage Funeral Directors, 4101 St. Claude Ave., 70117

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 27 to Jul. 29, 2016.

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Leshawn anderson

May 27, 2025

Hey Dig, It´s Shawny Thinking Of You,

ANNISA VERRETT

July 26, 2024

MISSING YOU SO MUCH. FOREVER IN MY HEART, YOUR TEEDIE NISA.....

KB

July 21, 2023

I´ll forever miss you

MYTEASHA WILLIAMS

July 21, 2022

Not a day go by I don´t think about y´all how I miss y´all so much I will I could have took your spot your baby girl miss you down here LOVE YALL BIG SISTER

KB

June 20, 2020

I miss you

Dandre

December 4, 2016

Rip bro feel like it was yesterday we was Ina car talking bout the only focus is to get the money I feel like it I was there things would've been different I love forever foreal

K Boss

September 26, 2016

I miss you more & more everyday. Everytime my phone rings, i hope its you. Sometimes I even ask god why im still here, since youre gone. Im not the same without you. Im "living" but "not living" without you. Watch over me babe [muahh]

K Boss

August 16, 2016

There isnt a min go by ina day that i dont miss you or think about you. I just sit & think about your smile or what we would be doing right now. I ask god for strength & answers everyday, ever since you left me. Youll always have a place in my heart.

MYTEASHA Williams

August 13, 2016

SOMETIMES I SIT AND WONDER WHY GOD CHOOSE YOU. BUT HE ALWAYS PICKS THE BEST I LOVE YOU TO DEATH AND THAT WANT STOP ME FROM LOVING YOU. TO MY TWIN BROTHERS NOTHING WILL KEEP US APART WE ARE MY MAMA 4 LEAF CLOVER ME, SHANDA, DIGG, AND FATBOY I LOVE Y'ALL UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN ON THE OTHER SIDE

Kamerin Theard

August 4, 2016

R.I.P la bruddah we love yhuu we gon hold it dwn fa u and watch ova us BIG B's foreva

Tee Nisa

August 1, 2016

FOREVER IN MY HEART!!!

Shanel

August 1, 2016

Rest In Pardise Dig you will be forever in our hearts. God's got you now so take your eternal rest

Hot 8

July 31, 2016

R.I.P.

Alice Sykes Odom

July 30, 2016

RIP

Amarcus Green

July 30, 2016

Rip Kent ima always keep you name alive bro calliope gone miss you #DiggDat

Charleston Johnson

July 30, 2016

R I P from the Twin and Ro

passion cobbins

July 29, 2016

digg i love you so much brother you gone but not forfgotten love you bro na digg dat

Shanel Dales

July 29, 2016

Rest In Heaven baby boy Digg gone to soon now take your wings and fly away you will be truly missed

Shanel Dales

July 29, 2016

Rest In Peace baby boy Digg you was always respectful and always would listen when I was talking to you and my son.My heart broke when I heard the news it still saddens me but I know you are in a better place. My heart goes out to your family may your soul be at peace as you take your eternal rest.....

Angel Jones

July 29, 2016

Sending my sending my condolences and praying that God touches the family and give you peace amen. Rest now baby boy.

Sharon Champagne

July 29, 2016

My condolences come to you Keith at this time of need. God is the one to look to for comfort I will keep you lifted in prayer. In the Name Of the Father Son please have mercy on Keith.

Sharon Champagne

July 29, 2016

May the Heavenly Father bring comfort to family in their time of need. Wrap his loving arms around his family to bring comfort. Always remember the good times you shared with Kent the smile on his face just keep that in mind. God is the only person to look to in Jesus Name.

Lauren Hagan Williams

July 28, 2016

My condolence are with your family keep praying for strength the Lord will help yall's through

Lauren Hagan Williams

July 28, 2016

My condolence are with your family keep praying for strength the Lord will help yall's through

Jamel R

July 28, 2016

R.I.P FROM THE CP3 MY BROTHER J.R WITH LOVE

Marcus Green

July 28, 2016

Rest F.b Digg we gone miss you Kent Calliope 4Life Live.

Sandy Smith

July 28, 2016

RIP Digg, god bless your soul in jesus name

Sandy Smith

July 28, 2016

Tracey may god be with you today and forever to be that shoulder to cry on, gods word said Weeping May Endure For A Night, But Joy Will Come In The Morning, classmate if you need me for ANYTHING you know you can call me. I know you are hurting having to go sit in that seat again, but God have both of them and in his arms may they Rest In Peace, luv you Tracey and Digg earn your wings and fly away, RIP son

Shontell Gordon

July 28, 2016

Praying God strength over you and your family

Sahara MCNEIL

July 28, 2016

Tracy you and your family has my deepest sympathy.


Dee, Cat, Sho-Sho & Fat

Daphne Washington

July 28, 2016

Praying that God comfort and strengthen you all. Bro Keith God is an awesome God keep your hands in God hands your Pastor and church family love you.

Claudette Warren

July 28, 2016

Praying for thr Family Tracey you are constantly in my Prayers may God continue to strengthen you in your time of sorrow you have a kind soul. Kent may your soul rest watch over your mom. Gone too soon. I enjoyed the positive conversation we shared.

Yolanda Pierce

July 28, 2016

Rest Baby Rest who would have known that Friday (July 15th) would be the last day I see you and early Monday the last day I talk to you Digg. This is really hurting me. I'm going to miss you saying "what you cook Ma" or "you ain't cooked today Ma". God has you now waiting with open arms him and Fatboy to come through those HEAVENLY GATES. "Rest in Heaven" Sweetie and I'm really going to Miss You
Love Ma (Ms Yolanda)

Joyce Clipps

July 28, 2016

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

July 28, 2016

Prayers for the family and love ones.. Get your rest young man

July 28, 2016

It's crazy homie but get ur rest DIGG u will be miss by many

chariese shelley

July 28, 2016

GOD CALL YOU HOME DIGG YOUR JOB HERE IS DONE,I'M SO HURT I MISS YOU SO MUCH MY HEART HURTS KNOWN I WANT SEE YOU HERE ARE HEAR YOU SAYING WHAT'S UP MY BABY YOU GOOD I LOVE YOU GET YOUR REST MY BABY I'LL SEE YOU AGAIN

Charles Davis

July 28, 2016

Praying the comfort of Christ Jesus, heals your broken hearts! Only God can ease this for you all. Sending the Love of Christ your way!!

Falisha Barnes

July 27, 2016

Cousin to cousin
Twin to twin
Never would i have thought your precious life would be brought to rapid end
Though we were different in many ways, we were family.
I love you forever
For all eternity

Your Sis Licia

July 27, 2016

THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS ACTUALLY FEELS REAL..... I LOVE YOU.....

The Jackson's

July 27, 2016

You all have my deepest sympathy. Praying for the family.

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First Agape Baptist Church

3219 Thalia St., New Orleans, LA 70117

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