William Franklin "Billy" Franzell

William Franklin, "Billy", Franzell, age 61 years, passed peacefully at his home on Monday, May 15, 2023. He was a longtime resident of Portland, where he made friends quickly and was always easy to talk to. Billy was a positive part of every friends and family gathering. He was pleased to be the "cat-care-giver" for neighborhood cats and was quick to be a helping hand to anyone in need; anytime. Billy had attended Doss High School where he excelled in all Mathmatics. He was predeceased by his parents,Eugene and Betty Jean Williams Franzell, his sister, Sue Barbee and nephew, Dennis Alvey. He is survived by his three brothers, Mark Barbee (Zetta), Steven E. Franzell and Jeffery L. Franzell, his sister, Carol Ann Mercer (Timothy), and three nieces, Julie, Kacy and Rachael. J. B. Ratterman & Sons Funerals & Family Cremation Care has been in charge of arrangements. A brief family gathering with music and prayers was held on Thursday, May 18,2023 at the funeral home. Cremation is chosen.