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Louis Franklin Obituary
Louis Lee Franklin, 70, son of Claude Sr. and Zertis Hope Franklin, transitioned home to his Heavenly Father on Friday, June 7, 2013. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, Tallahassee. Interment with military honors will follow at Tallahassee Memory Gardens. Viewing-visitation will be 3-5 p.m. at TILLMAN OF TALLAHASSEE 850-942-1950, with a Wake from 6-7:30 p.m. at Tabernacle. Louis was a product of the Escambia County School District, having graduated from Booker Washington Sr. High in the Class of 1962; he furthered his education at Florida A&M University. Louis retired as a correctional officer with the U.S. Justice Dept., Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI), Tallahassee, where he served for 30 years. He also served in the U.S. Armed Forces and was a member of the Prince Hall Affiliated Masonic bodies. Louis leaves to cherish his memory: a loving daughter, Valdrada Grissom and husband, Keith; five grandchildren, Colvis Williams and fiance, LeJeani Henderson, Carlton Williams, Cecilia Williams, Sakarra Grissom and Staci Cook Grissom; a devoted brother, Claude Franklin, Jr., and a caring sister, Doris Stallworth; three nieces, Angelisa Stallworth, Sabrina Farmer and husband, Michael, and Sharon Franklin; two great nieces, two great nephews, one great-great niece; a devoted caregiver, Carolyn W. Franklin; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Linda Albritton
July 19, 2021
Missing you still!!
Sakarra Grisssom
November 18, 2013
I will always love uu . Grandpa your in a better place now
Rest Easy!!!!
Sakarra Grissom
July 27, 2013
Love and will miss u grandpa!!
Lawrence Nichols
June 16, 2013
Dear Carolyn, Val, Doris, Claude and Other Members of The Franklin Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow.
Louis' childhood neighbor and friend,
Lawrence Nichols
Robert Cannon
June 15, 2013
To Doris and Franklin family
So sorry to hear of your lost, Louis and i served in the military and Prince Hall lodges. He will be greatly missed.
Robert Cannon, Pensacola Florida
June 15, 2013
Dearest Family,
I join with so many others who knew Louis Franklin in offering our deepest sympathy on his passing. Although it is little consolation at this sad time, it should be of some satisfaction to know that in his passing you can celebrate the end of a very long and productive life.
The measure of a life well-lived is not in how much money one has or what possessions they have accumulated, but rather through the lives they touched and the sorrow they leave behind. If the outpouring of sympathy on his loss is any indication, and it most certainly is, you can proudly and confidently say that his indeed was a life well-lived.
May you find peace and comfort in knowing that his loss is felt by all who knew and loved him.
In Sympathy,
Mr. Raymond Griff, Mrs. Velvora Griff Mr. Phil Smith and The Entire Smith Family
June 14, 2013
Carolyn and Val:
sorry to hear of your lost. May God bless you.
De'Saussure White
June 14, 2013
The Collins & White Family
A Light unto the one you left in our livea
Prophetess Sandra Collins
June 14, 2013
The light you gave to so many on your tedious journey, you reach out to help those who has a need. I thank you for the time I could call on you as a friend. My daughters called you there 2 grandfather. Now that your transition has come you leave a tear drop in our eyes, but a lasting beat in our hearts and laughter on our mind. I made it through nursing school, because of God and you,taking time to give me a ride when I needed one. And ear to always listen.. Thank you.
Now take your warm hearted rest.You'll be truly missed
Marion Sinclair
June 14, 2013
Rest in peace my friend you will be missed.
Gloria Koonce Franklin
June 14, 2013
To The Franklin Family:
I have known Louis nearly 30 years and he will be greatly missed he was truly a good friend that had a listing ear.
RIP my Friend
vanessa hill
June 14, 2013
A sincere, thoughtful, and fun guy to be around. He will surely be missed.
PAUL JONES
June 14, 2013
I AM TRUE IN THE LIGHT, WHO BELIEVE IN ME SHALL NOT DIED, BUT SHALL HAVE ENTERAL LIGHT, TO DORIS AND THE FRANKLIN FAMILY AS YOU GO THROUGH YOUR SORROW OF THE PASSING OF YOUR LOVEONE, THE WORD SAY LOOK TO THE HILL IN WHICH YOUR HEALTH COME, YOUR HEART IS HEAVY RIGHT NOW, BUT THE HEARTACHE WILL EASY , THE PASSING OF A LOVEONE IS HARD TO ACCEPT , BUT GOD SAY HE WILL BE AT YOUR SIDED THROUGH ALL OF THIS, HE WILL NOT LEAVE YOUR SIDE, MAY THE LOVE OF YOUR LOVEONE BE WITH YOU ALWAY , YOUR LOVEONE IS WITH ALL OF THE LOVEONES WHO HAS GONE ON BEFORE HIM AND ONE DAY YOU WILL SEE HIM AND ALL OF THE LOVE ONE WHO WENT BEFORE HIM , DORIS I KNEW HOW MUCH YOU LOVE YOUR BROTHER AND THE AVOID YOU ARE FEELING IS HARD , IF YOU NEED ANYTHING I AM HERE FOR YOU , BE STRONG I AM PRAYING FOR YOU AT THIS MOMENT AND EVER MOMENT .
TIM & ROSE DARBY
June 13, 2013
TO CAROLYN DORIS AND VAL.AND THE FRANKLIN FAMILY,BUT FOR A MOMENT HE HEARD JESUS WHISPER THE WORDS SO FAMILIAR AND CLEAR HOLD ON MY CHILD JOY COMES IN THE MORNING AND MORNING IS SO NEAR.MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
June 13, 2013
So very sorry for your lost. My prayers are with you. Charles and Doris Liggans
Ron Mason
June 13, 2013
I have fond memories of working with Lou. RIP my friend.
June 13, 2013
AL,&Marie Ball P.P.&Past Comm.Islam Temple #182 Pensacola.To Doris,and Franklin family,we are still here for you,as always.GOD Loves You,so do We!!!GOD'S SPEED,and love always."AL." Pensacola,FLA.
Ms Mary Ann Henderson/Stubbs
June 13, 2013
On Behalf of The Stubbs Family To the Franklin Family you have my Deepest Sympathy.
Linda Albritton
June 13, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
amy andrews
June 13, 2013
May you find comfort in remembering your beloved father this Father's Day, and every day.
June 13, 2013
My heart is full with wonderful memories of each joyful time we had when we visit Tallahassee from Savannah GA, both Noble Hamp and myself, your friendliness will truly be missed. May God comfort you doing this time of sorrow.
PP. Louis D. Hamilton
Dt. Cherry Hamilton
Savannah, GA
Omar Temple #21 & Omar Court #91
Ms Mary Ann Henderson/Stubbs
June 13, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Carlisa Warren-Spurlock
June 13, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Brenda Jackson
June 13, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brothers Of H.E. Daniels # 532
June 13, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
June 12, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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