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Douglas Franklin Obituary
Douglas “Rocky” Franklin, 62, died Tuesday, February 27, 2018 after a long illness. Born in Hampton, he was a lifelong Peninsula resident where he played in the band, “For Play” and also had performed solo at Anne Marie’s Pub in Newport News. He loved tinkering with objects and could fix almost anything, one way or another. He was a former member of the Elks Lodge #315 in Newport News.
Survivors include his wife, Barbie Franklin; his sister, Nancy Moses of Ocala, FL; his niece, Patty Kennedy of Texas; his nephew, Lee Prevette and wife, Kim and their son, Comie, Jr. of Gloucester; a special great-nephew, Jacob Stephens; step-children, Alexis and Ian Sheppard, and Toni Nash; and two grandchildren, Diamond Culp and Jodi Williams.
The family will receive friends from 2-6pm, Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 119 Chichester Avenue, Hampton.
Memorials may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., 2600 Network Blvd, Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034 or at nationalbreastcancer.org.
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for Douglas Franklin
July 4, 2023
Rest in peace my friend. Viola
Patty Kennedy
March 10, 2018
Rest in Peace "Uncle Rock". I will miss you. I will especially miss sitting around singing and playing with you whether in someone's living room, or porch, or out at an open mic night...Thank you for teaching me about music. You will be missed...
Love to you Barbie. Glad he had you to look after and take care of him. We love and appreciate you...
Lee Prevette
March 9, 2018
Until we meet again, I will always remember 5910. Save me a good seat Uncle Rock, Love Ya Man! Comie & Kim
Cathy Ramsey
March 9, 2018
Barbie....we don't see each other very often but I wanted to let you know that I'm so sorry for your loss honey. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Cathy
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Doug&June Ward
March 8, 2018
Barbie Our Love And Prayers are with You in hopes of speedy recovery of broken heart & soul. We know that ROCKY fine now ! He's Playing In GOD'S BAND NOW !ROCK ON ROCKY !!!GOD BLESS THE FAMILY !
Debbie Martin
March 6, 2018
Dear Barbie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I met Rocky when I was 10, my grandmother would take me over to his house to visit his mother. I had always wondered what had happened to him and we crossed paths again in 2000. Since I didn't know but two Rocky's we narrowed it down when I said Katherine Khulman, tv evangelist his eyes lit up because his mother watched the show every evening. Rocky was a very nice 10yo that grew up to be an even nicer man. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Mike Embler
March 6, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with Rocky and his family. I will always remember the great times we had together in the 70s.
Debbie Price
March 6, 2018
Barbie and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Friends and family will surround you with their love and kindness. Love and hugs, Debbie and Donnie
Lynn & Greg Burleson
March 5, 2018
Greg and I are so sorry for your loss.. prayers for you and your family
Denise Hall
March 5, 2018
My heart breaks to hear this news. What a wonderful guy. We had many memories growing up on the same street in Newport News! My prayers go out to the family and especially Barbie!
duna ellis
March 5, 2018
All out thoughts and prayers go out to Barbie and her family. Rocky was so fun and pretty amazing. Love to you Barbie and your family during this sad time....Duna and Charles Ellis.
Eddie Glenn
March 5, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with Barbie and all that loved Rocky. He will be missed.
Kay Dunovant
March 5, 2018
So sorry to hear of your loss. Rocky was a dear friend to my brother Talbert Dix and was so thouthful and caring to us when we lost him. Sending prayers for your family.
Nancy Davis
March 5, 2018
I was so sorry to hear of the family's loss. I am sending loving and healing energy to all of you. Hugs to you Barbie.
Rick Saunders
March 5, 2018
My sincere condolence to the family. Rocky was a great friend and musician. He will be missed.
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