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Vincent Franklin Obituary
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Leicester - Vincent Thomas Wesley Franklin, 26, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County. He was formerly employed with Andy's Heating & Cooling, was a graduate of A-B Tech and attended Georgetown Baptist Church.
Vincent was a son of the late Joy Susan Maltry Runne' and step son of the late Andre Runne'.
Surviving are his father, Chuck Franklin; daughter, Alizea Franklin; paternal grandparents Rose Franklin and the late Philip Franklin; maternal grandparents, Sue Maltry and the late Ralph Maltry; paternal step grandmother, Ima Jean Franklin; brothers, Jimmy Jensen, Trevor, Tristan and Tanner Franklin and several uncles, aunts and cousins.
Graveside services will be held at 11 AM Friday, January 2, 2015 at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory.
The family will receive friends immediately following services at the cemetery.
To sign Vincent's guestbook online, go to "Memorials" at www.andersrice.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
January 5, 2015
Chuck, I remember when Vincent was about two years old and I showed him where I lived in Wisconsin. He said I think I can walk there but there might be a lot of briar bushes. My heart goes out to you for the tragic loss of Vincent. Aunt Shirley
A-B Tech Alumni Services
January 5, 2015
Please accept our sincere condolences. A-B Tech Alumni Services of the College Advancement Office grieves with you for the loss of Vincent T. Franklin.
Our special thoughts are with his family and friends.
Brenda B
January 1, 2015
Chuck may you find peace and comfort in knowing that Vincent is now free and is able to rest in peace. May God keep his loving arms around you in this trial that you are facing.
jenna harrison
January 1, 2015
May vincent's family and freinds find peace in the coming year.
shelly brown
December 31, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Mary Foster Harmon
December 31, 2014
Kim sorry for your loss. My prayers that you and your family will find comfort.
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