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Bobby Franklin Obituary
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
44 Entries
October 31, 2011
To the family of Rep. Bobby Franklin, I am truly sorry for loss and hope these words bring you comfort, " And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Revelations 21:4
Nadine Thomas
July 31, 2011
I was very sadden to learn of Representative Franklin's passing. Rep. Franklin was a joy to work with in the Georgia General Assembly and he will always be remebered as a great man whose desire was to make Georgia and the world a better place in which to live. My prayers are with the family during their time of mourning.
Nadine Thomas
Ellenwood, GA
Frank Goldman
July 30, 2011
My thoughts and prayers to the family. I enjoyed working with Rep. Franklin several years ago.
Emma Stanley
July 28, 2011
To the wife and daughters of Mr. Franklin...I am sorry to hear the loss of your father. May it comfort you to know that where he is now, is a much better place.
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Nancy Hunt
July 28, 2011
I was greatly saddened upon hearing the news of our loss. Our loss, because Representative Franklin has been one of the finest individuals many have come to know. He never waivered in what he believed to be the best solution and gained the upmost of respect in most everything he did. Bobby was the kind of man our world needs the most: trustworthy, righteous and truly good from within. He was on loan to us for only a short while before being called back Home and will be missed greatly. We will be hardpressed to know of others living their lives through example as done in the likeness of Bobby Franklin.
Ben Kinlaw
July 28, 2011
We were saddened to learn of your loss, and extend our condolences.
We are grateful for Rep. Franklin service to the state of Georgia and for his stance he took, preserving conservative values and standing up for liberty.
Our prayer is that God will comfort you in your time of sorrow.
L P
July 28, 2011
May the GOD who comforts all comfort you in your time of pain and grief. (2corinthians 1:3) may your fond memories of him bring you comfort and peace.
G Willis
July 28, 2011
To the family of Rep Franklin, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Bobby. May you find comfort in God's promise at Acts 24:15. Bobby will be missed by his friends and family.
Ken Payne
July 27, 2011
My prayers are with your family. Bobby was a good man who stood firm for what he beleived was right. Go rest high on that Mountain my Friend.
July 27, 2011
My condolences goes to the ones in mourning. So as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, the bible.(Isaiah 25:8)
Elizabeth McNutt
July 27, 2011
Sincere sympathy to Bobby's family. We were friends in college and I appreciated his fervent spirit for the Lord - he was an example to me and I know that he was a faithful servant. I know he is rejoicing in heaven with his Lord.
Debra Cardin
July 27, 2011
So sorry. He was well loved by so many.
Jill Chambers
July 27, 2011
Jesus called. Bobby answered.
Bobby in his Groucho Marx glasses.
Rob Miller
July 27, 2011
Bobby was my friend.
Brian Joyce
July 27, 2011
I served in the GA. legislature (1992-2004) with Bobby from 1996 when he was first elected, through 2004 when I voluntarily retired. We were seat mates that entire time and he was a steadfast ally and friend to me.
But I knew him for several years before either of us were involved in politics at that level. I wish his family well and God's grace and consolation during this time.
When I think of Bobby, the first thing that comes to mind is his quick smile and a "Hi brother!!" whenever we saw each other. He made me feel like he really meant what that word implies.
Bobby and I held many things in common, and we would raise some considerable amount of trouble each day in the General Assembly, urging our fellows on to vote yes or no as we saw it.
Bobby was fun to be with and was a positive influence in my life. Since he was a believer in Jesus Christ and His resurrection, I'm sure Bobby is in good Hands now, free from the cares and burdens of life, so that gives us some amount of comfort for a friend lost.
Brian D. Joyce
Jason Davis
July 27, 2011
I first met Bobby in 1994, when he became the controller for a physician recruiting firm in Duluth (taking my place). He was a man of principle, and was always very gracious to others. It was a pleasure to work beside him for the time that I did.
LB & Family
July 27, 2011
As memories are cherished, please find comfort in Psalms 37: 10, 11, & 29.
Tammy Liner
July 27, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Rep. Franklin. Bobby was a good man. I met him when I was assigned to be his assistant in the House. He truly cared about the state and his constituents. He took his job very seriously. Over the years, I would not only consider him a work associate, I soon began to call him a friend. He was an interesting individual. May God bless and keep him always.
Jerry Kotyuk
July 27, 2011
Bobby was a dedicated Christian, a consistent conservative, and a pro-life champion. He read EVERY bill, and if he didn't feel it passed Constitutiinal muster, he voted against it. Georgia's loss is Heaven's gain. May the LORD give his family strength and peace.
T B
July 27, 2011
All politics aside, I am deeply sorry for his loss and the sorrow left behind. God Bless.
Rep. Sandra Scott
July 27, 2011
To the Family of Representative Bobby Franklin,
May it comfort you to know that I am so very sorry to hear of your loss... I will definitely miss Bobby during Session. You're in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless and continue to Strengthen You during this time.
July 26, 2011
May the glory of heaven be yours.
Fas Z Fej
July 26, 2011
May the glory of heaven be yours.
Clint Smith
July 26, 2011
My prayers go out to Bobby Franklin's family. He was good friend, a patriot,
and true man of principle.
Horet V Pekle
July 26, 2011
You were a good and decent man. Rest in peace.
B E
July 26, 2011
Condolences to the families and friends of Mr. Bobby Franklin, I am sorry for your great loss. May you find the refuge and strength from our Heavenly Father, for He comfort us all in our distress." Psalm 46:1.
July 26, 2011
Our prayers are with his family. God Bless him, he will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat & Tom Reid
R Golay
July 26, 2011
To the the family of Bobby Franklin - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that he will be missed by many.
Gene Winters
July 26, 2011
Bobby was the type of man you never see anymore - a man who stood up for what was right, when it would have been easier to just compromise. He was the type of politician you never see anymore - someone who would never waver from his principles or his beliefs just for votes. A great Georgian was lost today. May God bless his family whom he loved dearly.
Jeffrey Meeks
July 26, 2011
To the Franklin Family:
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Rep.Bobby Franklin.
May God provide strength,and comfort durning this time.
Nathan Smith
July 26, 2011
Deepest sympathies and condolences to the Franklin family for the loss of Bobby. May God provide peace, strength, and comfort during this time of grieving.
Matthew Bryan
July 26, 2011
Rep. Franklin was a man of the highest integrity. We need more like him in public service. My family will miss him, and contra some AJC articles, we knew what he did, who he was, what he stood for and we wanted him to represent us. He will be hard to replace, but it was his time to take his place around the table of the King. May his legacy be to move our state closer to submission to Jesus Christ as our Lord and His law as our standard of justice and righteousness.
Darryl Wilson
July 26, 2011
Prayers for the Franklin family and heartfelt condolences. As 1st Vice Chair of the Cobb County Republican Party from 2009-2011, I could always rely on Bobby for background and follow through on some critical issues.
His presence was always taken into account, and his ideals and work ethic were never taken for granted.
David Cabron
July 26, 2011
He will be missed by many. The good die young.
Tyler Wood
July 26, 2011
Dear Franklin Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Bobby was a great guy and hard worker. He did a outstanding job for us while he was employed at SouthStar. He will be missed. My prayers will be with you.
Sincerely,
Tyler Wood
Philip Miedra
July 26, 2011
He was a man who had great love and respect for people who held views different from his own. The world has lost a man who personified the word tolerance.
Mitchell Kaye
July 26, 2011
It would be an understatement to say we lost a good man and dedicated and principled public servant. He was a good friend and had a good heart. He will always occupy a special place in my heart.
July 26, 2011
Prayers for your family.
Joseph Sports
July 26, 2011
Deepest sympathy is extended to the Franklin family. We knew him as a hard working member of the legislature.
Vernon Robinson
July 26, 2011
Rep. Bobby Franklin was my friend. Someone I looked up to and admired. A person with deep convictions and the backbone to stick to them, not out of arrogance but with Christlike humility. Whether you agreed with his politics are not; all that knew him said he was personable, respectable, and true to his word. How many politicians can be described by using those words? Bobby, you will be missed.
William Ray
July 26, 2011
I, too, served in the General Assembly with Bobby. While his views and tactics were often a little out there, he was a very nice person. He was always very good to me. God bless you, Bobby.
William Ray
Paul Dorr
July 26, 2011
Bobby Franklin's unflappable moral principles rooted in God's Law, inspired other Christians across America - even those of us who never met him. May his legislative service unto Christ and his constituents be long remembered and emulated.
Robbin Shipp
July 26, 2011
My prayers go out to Rep. Franklin's family; I served with Rep. Franklin from 2006-2009, while our political affiliations differed, Rep. Franklin was a man of his convictions-someone who I respected.
Rest in Peace
Robbin Shipp
Jim Stokes
July 26, 2011
Deepest condolences to Bobby's family. I served in the legislature with Bobby back in the late 90's and early 2000's and found him to be a polite gentleman who was driven by a real sense of purpose. We didn't always agree, but we found ways to work together in instances where we did. I will always admire the fact that he was clearly not down at the Capitol for the perks of the position; politicians generally have a near gripping need for broad popularity and praise, but Bobby didn't operate the same as most. I wish the best for the family that he leaves behind.
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