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Raymond Franklin Sr.

1928 - 2016

Raymond Franklin Sr. obituary, 1928-2016, Hampton, VA

BORN

1928

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Hampton Memorial Gardens

155 Butler Farm Road

Hampton, Virginia

Raymond Franklin Obituary

HAMPTON - On July 18, 2016, Rev. Raymond White Franklin, Sr., departed this life after a brief illness. He was born April 21, 1928 in Hampton, VA to the late James and Lillie White Franklin. He was married to Eunice W. Franklin for 64+ years and was the father of eight children. The family will take visitors at Shalom Baptist Church, 1111-24th Street, Newport News, on Sunday between 4-6 pm. The viewing will be Monday, July 25th, from 9:30-10:45 am & funeral services will follow at 11:00 am, Ebenezer Baptist Church, 171 Semple Farm Rd, Hampton, Rev. Walter R. Dean, Host Pastor; - interment at Hampton Memorial Gardens - repast at Shalom Baptist Church, Newport News, Rev. Derrick Perkins, Sr., Pastor & Officiant.

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Published by Daily Press on Jul. 21, 2016.

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Lawrence DiLucchio

September 8, 2016

Never knew you, but you should get ample rewards for the Family you raised!

July 26, 2016

To Mrs. Franklin and family, on behalf of Minister Daryll Samuels, Sr and Tamra Samuels, we send our deepest condolences and prayers.

Ernestine Rodgers

July 23, 2016

Mrs. Franklin our thoughts and prayers are with you and
your family.

Michelle Barnes

July 22, 2016

May you rest in peace. Michelle Barnes and Family

James Jones

July 22, 2016

God has called a good man to rest. We will always remember him. Rest in Paradise Uncle.
James Jones and Family

Warmer Hunter III

July 22, 2016

Rest in peace uncle Raymond you have fought the good fight and now its time to rest love you.

July 22, 2016

Love Jenny Penny.. Daughter Jeanette

Jeanette Adams

July 22, 2016

Daughter," Jenny The Penny " as my daddy said........ I'm jeanette no. 6 child... Love my daddy..

Elfago W Franklin I

July 21, 2016

Elago Franklin I and Family. May you rest in peace. Your son, Elfago I, daughter in law Carla and grandchildren.

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Memorial Events
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Jul

24

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Shalom Baptist Church

1111-24th Street, Newport News, VA

Jul

25

Viewing

9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Ebenezer Baptist Church

171 Semple Farm Rd, Hampton, VA

Jul

25

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Ebenezer Baptist Church

171 Semple Farm Rd, Hampton, VA

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Hampton Memorial Gardens

155 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666

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