Johnnie L. Franklin

Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and worked many custodial jobs in Chicago and Miami. He retired as a custodian from the Miami-Dade County Public Schools. For the last two years, he was a resident of The Peninsula Assisted Living & Memory Care in Hollywood, FL where he was known for his dancing and humor.

Johnnie is survived by his children Phyllis D. (James) Higgins, Johnnie Franklin, Jr., Celestine (Charles) Jones, and Thelonious Kirby, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Barbara Washington, along with a host of nieces and nephews. Johnnie was predeceased by his parents, John and Corine Franklin.

A Celebration of Life is pending. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street Suite 800 Miami, FL 33131 or online through the donations link below.