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1948
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2003
Benjamin Franklin Obituary
Memorial service: 4 p.m. Sunday at Valley View Christian Church, 17601 Marsh Lane, Dallas. Private burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Dallas. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home, Dallas.
Memorials: Valley View Christian Church Benevolence Fund, 17601 Marsh Lane, Dallas, Texas 75287, in memory of Ben Franklin.
Benjamin R. Franklin, born May 1, 1948, in Shawnee, Okla., passed away March 19, 2003. Ben was a financial planner with Navigation Financial Group, formerly Allmerica Investment Management Co. Inc.
Survivors: Wife, Marilyn Bonlie-Franklin and her sons, David Bonlie and wife, Amber, and Brian Bonlie; mother, Georgia Dee Franklin; brother, Tom Franklin and wife, Ann; brother, Mike Franklin; and other close family members, friends and business associates.
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Bonnie Lewallen
March 31, 2003
My deepest sympathy goes to Ben's family. He was a great person and taught many families with The Arc of Denton County many things we needed to know. God Bless You All.
Val Morgan
March 24, 2003
My deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Ben Franklin. He was a wonderful resource for families in Denton, TX.
Sharon Rutherford
March 23, 2003
I was privileged to call Ben a friend and colleague for many years. His faith, integrity, and generous spirit of servanthood was evident to all who knew him. Along with many educators, social service providers and families in North Texas, I will truly miss his presence.
"But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord..." Jeremiah 17:7-8
Lorna Thompson
March 21, 2003
Ben and I were friends for over 32 years, we started at Southland Life Ins. together. He was the sweetest man I have ever known and I will miss him. I know he is in a better place now sitting at the feet of our Lord.
Kathryn Hines-Berns
March 21, 2003
"It is the will of God and Nature that these mortal bodies be laid aside, when the soul is to enter into real life; 'tis rather an embrio state, a preparation for living; a man is not completely born until he be dead: Why then should we grieve that a new child is born among the immortals?"
~Benjamin Franklin, 22 February 1756
I will always remember Ben with a smile on his face and a positive thing to say that made your day.
Lynn Wren
March 20, 2003
I worked with Ben Franklin for 2 years at Allmerica on health insurance cases. He was one of the nicest people I have ever worked with and so very knowledgeable. When I left the agency, he was one of the people that I have missed the most. His presence will be missed by so many people.
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