Joseph Franklin Sr.

Dad I'll never forget everything you taught me growing up.You were always my hero,the one i looked up to.I remember taking your clothes
out of your closet and sneeking them to school....you aftershave too..!......I miss you so much.I remember your last words to me when i saw you last...We were saying goodbye at the airport...You told me you loved me and you said i could do anything i wanted to...and that you believed in me...That's all i ever wanted to hear from you ever since i was...

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Know that we are here for you.

Hey Joe:

I am glad that I got a chance to speak with you this past summer. It was nice to sit and chit chat and tell you how you had been a friend to me and that you were the one who taught me how to fight and be strong and don't let family and outsiders take away my pride. I will never forget the things you taught me and other things that I shouldn't have know (LOL). God Bless you and yours.

Well Joe now you and Mr. Business can see who will run heaven now that you are together again. I'm glad I had the chance to know you and my family will miss you and think of you often. Our prayers and thoughts are with those left behind but know one day you will see Joe again.

Joe, I been to Pittsfield a few times over the last 25 years hoping to run into you,but never did.So long and God bless.

We will miss you Joe when we come visit! God Bless You Grama! Love you, Justin & Jerel

Granddad:

You are the only granddad we know, and we are so happy to have known you. We have pictures taken with you to keep forever in our memories. You'll always be in our hearts. We love you and we miss you.
PS: Don't worry; we'll take care of your daughter (our mom).

Love your grandchildren:

Donnelle "Posh" (16)
Leea (13) and
Khyree (10)

Dad,

We only had a short time together, but I am so grateful to have known you for myself. I will miss you dearly, and I know that God has you in His arms. May you rest in peace. Know that I'll always love you.

Love Always,
Your daughter,

Bea