Corey Denard Franklin

Corey Denard Franklin obituary, Vero Beach, FL

Corey Denard Franklin

Corey Franklin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stone Brothers Funeral Home - Fort Pierce on Aug. 27, 2025.

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Mr. Corey Denard Franklin was born to Sheila Lee and George Franklin, Sr. on December 20, 1975, in Fort Pierce, Florida. After graduating high school, he worked different jobs throughout his life which led him to start cooking for a living. Serving a community, he lived in and loved his entire life.
On August 16, 2025, after preparing the last meal for the night and going to bed, who knew he would transition into his eternal resting place. With open arms his mother, Sheila Lee, his sister, Dwan Lee, his brothers Allen and Lamar Lee, grandson, Ta'Cahri Bardwell and Aunt Mary Lewis as well as a host of other family members and friends greeted him at the heavenly gates.
Corey leaves to cherish his charming memories are His Beautiful wife, Rosalind Franklin; His Loving father and stepmother: George (Priscilla) Franklin, Sr.; His Beautiful Children: Cornethia (Dominque) Williams of Orlando, Fl, Corliyah Franklin and Tacario Bardwell of Vero Beach, FL, Corey (Jr), Da'Coreyon, Ro'Nancia & Nicoryia Franklin of Fort Pierce, FL, Ra'King Simpson of Fort Pierce, FL, His Beautiful Grandchildren: A'mari, Amoura, and Adrian Williams of Orlando, FL, Mariah O'Neal and Tylan Bardwell of Vero Beach, FL; His Loving siblings: Toby Franklin and
Chante Lee of Palm Bay, FL, Antenette (DeeAntwan) Adams of Valdosta, GA, Monica Nettles of Jacksonville, FL, George (Margo). Lesomer (Erica), Ieshia Franklin, Lloyd (Madeline) McDuffie, Willie (Brenda) Bray, Dorris Lewis and Kima Byrd of Fort Pierce, FL, Melissa Franklin of Macon, GA, Thomas (Pamela) Mobley, Carmencita and Dexter Prince of Madison, FL, Renata Merritt of Jacksonville, FL, His Loving Aunts and Uncles: Brenda, Felicia, and John Carter, Rosie Phillps, Otis (Joyce) and Robert (Terry) Franklin, Willie Hudson of Fort Pierce, FL; His Godchildren: Chavoita and Izaiah (Jr) Lesane and Genesis Williams of Fort Pierce, FL; His Memorable family and friends: Antonio Williams, Herbert Moore, Devontray Brown, Allen Green, and Dravionus Barron of Fort Pierce, FL, Ricky Thornton of Georgia; and a host of additional Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and dear friends who will miss him dearly.
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