Name: Visitation for Raymond Franklin
Start: 2018-06-23T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-06-23T15:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church

Raymond Franklin was born on September 21, 1957 in New Orleans, LA and passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018. He graduated from Walter L. Cohen High School and attended Southern University of New Orleans and Holy Ghost Catholic Church under the spiritual guidance of his pastor Father John Cisewshi. Husband of Loving Wife, Dessa Stewart Franklin. Son of the late Ora Lee Diggs and Fred Franklin. Grandson of the late Violet Allridge Diggs and Raymond Diggs. Father of Joan, Lisa and Tapica Sparkman. Brother of Arthur, Thomas and Anthony Briggs. Also survived by 2 aunts, 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also Priest and Parishioners of St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church (formerly Holy Ghost C.C.) are invited to attend the Visitation on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church, 2015 Louisiana Avenue from 9:00 am until 10:00 am. Followed by a Mass of Christian at 10:00 am. Interment Holt Cemetery. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., IN CHARGE (504) 522-2525.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jun. 20 to Jun. 23, 2018.

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Edward and Gwen Carter

June 22, 2018

Sympathy to the family, may you find comfort in knowing that others care.

June 21, 2018

Very sorry for your loss may the memories of the wonderful times you shared comfort you today and in the days ahead.
1 Thessalonians 4:14

June 21, 2018

Sorry for your loss and grief; may the promise at John 6:40 give you comfort and peace.

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23

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church

2015 Louisiana Ave., LA

Jun

23

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church

2015 Louisiana Ave., LA

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Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. - New Orleans

2120 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, LA 70113

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