Hershell-Franklin-Obituary

Hershell Franklin

Birmingham, Alabama

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FRANKLIN, HERSHELL, age 52, of McDonald Chapel, AL, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, July 14, 2008. He was a member of McDonald Chapel United Methodist Church. "Hershell was a devoted husband, who never met a stranger. He was fun loving and kind hearted, and will be greatly missed."...

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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...

I'm a friend of his daughter, Julie. I was so sorry to hear of his loss. May the angels be with him to guide him home. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Diane,
What a wonderful service yesterday, it was truly uplifting. You couold see through your family the love that you all share which is what family is truly about. What a wonderful person Hershell was to everyone. Just remember you will be together again. I love you and your family. Gloria Dumas Kirkpatrick

Sorry to hear about Hershell's death. I am his cousin Trudy Mcdonald Wood

May Hershell finally rest in peace. My condolances to the family.

Diane
I was so sorry to hear about Hershell
You and your family will be in our prayers.

Hershell was sweet soul with a smile and kind word for everyone. I'll always appreciate him for treating my grandmother like she was his own mother; respectfully, lovingly, and compassionately.