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David Franklin Obituary
1970 - 2008David L. Franklin II, loving son, brother, uncle and great uncle passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2008.
David was born July 13, 1970, in Pensacola and was a life long resident. David loved fishing, watching Sunday racing and football, and was a former driver at Southern Raceway and Flomaton Raceway. He was employed by United forming Inc..
Preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents, Elijah Hall and Adele Bodiford, paternal grandparents, Chester Franklin and Elizabeth Phillips.
David is survived by his parents David L. and Dorothy Eulene Franklin; sisters Tami Niedbala, Sherry Pahl, Kim Cochran, Tracy Tolbert and brothers, Mike Golson and Doug Franklin. Nieces, Shawnie Rotolo, Summer Golson, Bree and Kira Franklin; nephews, Michael Golson, Joey Irwin, and Brandon Cochran, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, October 6, 2008 at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with Pastor Dale Patterson officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 - 4 P.M. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be John and Steven Desposito, Frank Jernigan, Larry Lewis, and co-workers from United Forming Inc.. David had so many friends we were unable to choose honorary pallbearers.
We want to thank each of you for all the love and support you've given. We know you will miss him, as will we.
Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Franklin
Teresa Poppas
October 9, 2008
Tami & Family,
Lisa and I are so sorry for your loss. Please know that all of you are in our prayers and thoughts.
T & Lisa
KIM Rowell-Vestal
October 8, 2008
Kim and family,I am so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of Davie when we were all young. He was always so happy and made others happy!
Dannie Lynn Boyd
October 7, 2008
My Dear Friend Davie,
I think of you often with that beautiful smile, easy banter and eyes like the ocean! You were always willing to lend a shoulder for someone to make it another day. You would laugh and joke and smile until everyone around you laughed and was at ease.
By now you should have crossed through the Pearly Gates of Heaven and have bowed at the Thrown of GOD praying for us all. So now fly and dance with all the beautiful angels my dear friend. I will continue to think of you often.
May God grant each and every family member the strength to make it through… .
Sincerely,
Joyce Phillips Blain, Sophie Phillips sumner
October 7, 2008
Sorry for your loss our prayers are with you
Kathy (Phillips) Clark
October 6, 2008
Mr. Dave and Mrs. Eulene,
Sorry to hear of your loss. I remember when he was so little with the brigthest smile. Take comfort from your family and friends.
Marie Bodiford
October 5, 2008
Eulene and Dave, Sorry to hear about little Dave. Our love goes out to your family. With our Love, Marie, Leroy, Robert and Quentin Bodiford.
Marie Bodiford
October 5, 2008
Eulene and Dave, Sorry to hear about little Dave. Our love goes out to your family. With our Love, Marie, Leroy, Robert and Quentin Bodiford.
Craig & Michelle Arndt
October 5, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tonya Garber
October 5, 2008
Dave and Eulene,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will pray daily for your comfort and solace.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Tonya, Dwaine and Matthew Garber
Towson, Maryland
Shaunie
October 5, 2008
I Love and miss you Uncle David!
Mike Cline
October 5, 2008
Mr and Mrs Franklin, Mike, and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Judy Sudduth
October 4, 2008
Eulene and Dave WE were so sorry to hear about Davy, our thoughts
and prayers are with you.
Judy and Tom sudduth
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