I went looking for you yesterday and discovered you'd passed away.  My heart is hurting.  Thank you so much for being kind to me. You were such a terrific friend.  You will always be in my heart.  Rest in peace my dear friend.  You're missed.

Brian I will remember the times at work when we would joke. You made my day better a lot of times. The main one that pops up is when pat and I came in to shop and you saw us and called pat "unicorn wolf" "give me a hug." We where jokeing around about how some of the people where upsetting both of yall.  And thank you for  helping to open my eyes about past mistakes and telling me not to hurt pat. Love you and miss you bro. 

You have made such a big impact on me. You where like the big brother I never had.  I felt like I could always  call or text when things got hectic. You helped make the time at walmart so much better. You would tease me when you saw work was getting to much for me and say " my lil unicorn wolf cant be mad, smile and shine. Your smile is magic." Or you would say " there's my unicorn" when you saw me. Really wish you were here still especially since guppy and I wanted you part of our wedding. Love you bro 💝 always

My husband worked at Walmart with Brian and I remember every time I walked in the store to go grocery shopping with my kids he was always the first person we saw so friendly me and him always had a conversation about our hair color when I dyed my hair a exotic color he was giving me tips on it LOL it was the first time I dyed it something crazy like that cuz it came out pink when it was supposed to be purple I loved it though he was amazing. There will never be another like him also remember the time when he got his nails done and it was like he couldn't wait to show me his coffin nails which is what he called them. He will truly be missed. Walmart's not going to be the same.

I met Brian back in 2016 when I first hire him as my Associate in the deli in the interview he told me he was working at the KFC down the street and they was doing him wrong and at first I wasn’t going to hire him but my manager at the time told me to give him a chance so I did. He was always there when I needed him to come in to work when someone called out and then I was able to help him get promoted to Department manager and from there he went up . I’m going miss you petty aka brain

I meet Brian "Brianna Grace " in 2018 at Walmart when I started working there.  He was always so happy,  helpful, loving,  caring,  funny and I could keep going on about how wonderful he was. He acted like he knew me all of his life.  When I say that Brian loved he truly loved.  Everything from family,  friends, and life itself he loved . Even after I stopped working there he would make a point to say hi and hug me when I came to the store.  Brian "Brianna Grace " you will truly be missed by so many. Until we meet again my friend I will always remember what you have done for me and how much you treasured life. You was truly a great friend!!!! Rest in Peace my friend Brian "Brianna Grace " Franklin 


We grew up together! Walked home from school on a daily, you where an amazing person, friend. We basically became adults and continued with our journeys but kept in contact always, Brian things will never be the same without you, I love you so much and you will be in my heart forever friend.. 

I met Brian 2016 he was there for me through everything when I found out I was pregnant with my son he was more excited then I was and claimed him as his own he held my had through heartbreak we held each other while we cried we celebrated success together God truly blessed me with a true friend when he put Brian in my life he is my beloved unicorn he taught me a lot about life love and the bakery I will forever love you and keep you in my heart 

Brian was indeed a lovely and beautiful soul from the moment I met him as a little boy, until the day he grew up into a young man, and became his own person. I have very fond memories of him always being so kind to me as a boy, would ask when he got older if he could get a tattoo from  me?..I gave him many temporary tats - loved when he would visit me in Taco Town : just himself playing with my "Sunbrellas"ever so freely(sadly I no longer had my tattoo equipment by the time he was old enough) His momma would've not liked it though! Brian was blessed to have such a loving, caring mother& best  father. & 2 awesome brothers. His colorful personality shined ever so  brightly, and kindness to everyone he met. You're already missed so much young Brian ( Brianna Grace) Franklin. "To thine own self be true"& that you were my brave friend. ☘️Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand☘️Love Eternally, 💗💞💜Mz. Desiree (& kids-Brendan,Avery James, Fiona Duffey) Fly high🕊💞🧚🏻‍♂️❤️🧡💛💚💙💜♾

Brian was the best friend any one could ask for heart of gold I will miss you walmart won't be the same when I go in  You always had a hug  for me  rest in peace. God has another angel. 

I met Brian at Southside. I remember him walking up to me & my sister & he was like "hey, I think we are related"  That next day, he came up to us & gave us a big hug & told us the story of how we were cousins.  He was so excited. Every morning, he would meet up with us at school outside the gym & we would just talk about anything. He was always so goofy & happy. He always wore a smile & It was always such big smiles.  So early in the mornings & he was so cheerful. He was such a beautiful soul. He lit up the room . I will never forget you Brian. May you rest in peace & fly high you beautiful angel. I love you.

Brian (Bri Bri),

Looking through all of the pictures on here literally just made my heart stop. Seeing us so young and remembering such great times... seeing picture with MawMaw, PawPaw, Daddy, and Uncle Mark ... it has truly sunk in just how real this is. You are now with them, an angel.  I love you so much! There aren’t enough good words I can say. There are way too many memories to count. We were always like siblings, You-Justin-PNuckle, the brothers that didn’t beat me up 😆. The world will forever be a shade darker without you to brighten it. I am not ready to say goodbye, so I will say until then. Save me a seat next to you for when we meet again. 
Forever and Always,
Dawn aka the Munchkin 💜


Brian where do I began? I love you oh so very much! I know I should not be sad but happy that you are walking the streets of Gold, no you are dancing the streets of Gold, but I am going to miss you dearly, I am going to miss your laugh, your beautiful smile, your loving hugs, your phone calls or text just to say I love you Aunt Kathy. 
You have brightened my day so many times and filled my life with so many beautiful memories, I will never forget you. You are forever in my heart my sweet Angel. Wear your wings proudly and Fly High. 
Love Aunt Kathy

I met Brian (Brianna) freshman year of hs. I was 14. I turn 30 this year. That's almost 16 years of knowing this beautiful, beautiful soul existed and for a majority of those, we were so close. We drifted apart, as you do in adulthood so I never got to know Brianna. But I knew Brian and I loved the light that shined, the singing, the random days on Marta. I thought of you often and I loved you so much. You were a light in my life and I will never forget that, or you. Rest easy, my dear friend. Know that you were loved and so important. 

I'm really going to miss you.  You had one of the purest hearts that I have ever seen.  Always there if I ever needed to talk and always had my back if I needed you.  We may not have seen each other in person too much but I love our talks that we had. You helped me get through this past year and for that I love you more than you could ever know.  You are one of my best friends not just my cousin. I wish I could have told you just how much of an impact you had on my heart and my life.  I will always remember you and keep you in my heart.  I love you. 

Brian ‘Brianna Grace’, You are truly one of a kind and a beautiful person inside and out. One of the biggest hearts I know. You always gave your all when it came to helping others. My babies and I love you dearly! Uncle Brian always spoiled his “pudding tater” and Drew. He always made them laugh. Brian was my best friend and I loved him like a big brother. We’d joke and laugh, talk about common interests. He couldn’t wait to share things with me.  I’m going to miss you sooooooo much. I know you’ll live on forever in our hearts and memories.💜🤍💜

Brian was a dedicated member of our chorus and music department at Southside/ Maynard Jackson High School.  He called me mama! He was always willing to help out with whatever we needed. He shared many of his personal thoughts early on. I am glad that she was able to fulfill her goals in such a short life. Please take your rest now son. It's okay. God needed you to come on home. I love and will miss you. See you on the other side! Mama Williams 

There are so many things i'm going to miss, from us randomly barking at each other to the more serious conversations. You were always the light of the room and kept everyone entertained. You really are one of a kind, and the funniest person i know. We always argued about any and everything, from who was my number one bestfriend to the best board game. When i was going through a tough time you were there for me when i needed you to be. You were the person anyone could go to for comfort. I'm happy to be able to call you my bestfriend, we all know i'm your favorite anyway. I love you rest easy <3

Brian, 
          It’s a blessing to call you my brother. You will be missed so very much by everyone. I hope you are dancing in the sky with Uncle Mark,  give him and hug for me. This is not goodbye I will see you again one day until then I love you and will cherish all of the memories. 

I’m going to miss all the times you walking to my house to get me to come out and run the streets with u.   All the times we left south side and u checked me out to go to work with u and eat at Buffalo China.   All the fights u broke up and caught so many elbows to the face from me to keep my crazy ass out of trouble.   Every time u seen me in Walmart you screamed NICKIII across the whole store and ran up and picked me up with a big ass hug. I love you B.  You always looked out for me.  Best big brother I’ve ever had ! I will never forget you !!! Love always your little sis. 

I do not even know where to begin when I start to describe the love that I have for Brian, it started when he was just a baby he was sweet ,wonderful and full of love.  I had the privilege of watching him grow into a wonderful wonderful man  I watched him grow up every step of the way from Kindergarten, Middle School, to High School. Brian Brianna Grace Franklin had a way of lighting up every single room that he would enter, his heart was big and he was not afraid to show his love to the world! I do not even think that he realized how many people he truly touched with his sweet ,sincere soul. You do not find a person like that everyday. I was proud that he called  me Mama and that he loves me so much and I will take that love with me the rest of my life. My life is better because of you. You were fearless and if I can just be half the person you were I will be extraordinary because that's exactly what you are and always will be to me! Barbie and Lee I love you so much and I want you to know that I will be with you every step of the way and my heart goes out to you all! I would also like to tell Kathy how much we appreciate everything that you do  I love you! Be strong, God will carry your pain. Until we meet again, you will live in my heart.  Dance with The Angels Brian Brianna Franklin please tell everyone that we miss in heaven we love them.😭😢



Brian/Brianna grace franklin  is a friend and a friendly person I could talk to about videogames and just have fun talking to him/her from time to time 

I cant believe ur really gone. There are no words to express how I feel. Melanie sure is gonna miss her uncle brian! U will always be my brother from another mother and I will always remember the fun times we had. From growing up to all the crazy times as an adult. Brian you was one of a kind. Im gonna miss all the joking around arguing we have done over the years. From u saying "Shut up Jennifer" to u telling me "You better bring my baby to see me" Heaven sure gained a beautiful angel. Until we meet again you will always be in my heart. I love u 💜  

To know Brian (Brianna) is to love him! Every time I seen him he was smiling, joking and always gave me a hug. As soon as Barbie introduced us I knew he was something special and would bring joy to everyone he met! My heart breaks just thinking he’s gone! Love you Brian 

Writing this with a heavy heart. Brian I watched you grow up and I have enjoyed being ur other mother.  You was apart of one of the most important days in my life my wedding and I was there to see u off in every milestone in school.  I’m sure gonna miss all the hugs and talks we have had. You knew how to light up a room with just a smile and all ur silly comments. God gained a beautiful angel, Continue to watch over all of us Our life will never be the same without u here! R.I.P I love u and will miss you. 

Brian was a very close friend. He always had a bubbly personality.  He was kind, thoughtful, and so much more. He will be greatly missed and loved by everyone. He will never be forgotten.

To know you as a child and to watch you grow up into a grown man makes my heart smile I'm very glad that I got to know you as a person and as family. I will hold on to the memories of us at Easter and taking  a million trips in my pops car to get us all there as long as I live... you will always be my family Brian I love you!!!


Brain was a good friend and coworker. He always talked about his love for his mom and other family but mostly mom. He will be truly missed 😢  I know he always made you smile not matter what was going on in his personal life. He came to see in my area when he found out I was back from the lost of my brother very thoughtful you man. May God help you through this difficult time. Sending prayers 🙏 to the Franklin family. RIP my friend.

Brain was a beautiful person heart of gold I will miss my hugs and smiles you always had kind words for ever one I enjoyed working with you at walmart. will miss our talks. You with god now he has a special angel. 

As children you and pnuckle loved for me to push y'all in the swings at the house on Bryan Street. As adults I would stick with you at the holiday dinners and other occasions. We always had a bond that can't be explained. You are so deeply missed. Until we meet again fly high my beautiful cousin. I love you so much.

Brian was a co worker and very good friend of mine. I am gonna miss him so much he made me laugh, and smile he had a heart of gold. Rest in peace my friend.  Barbie you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers Love to you all.

No words can describe how sorry we are for y’all’s loss.our thoughts and prayers are with you all.Barbie and family we love y’all frances and joe.

My Boo Brianna you will forever be with me no matter the circumstances. Your loving spirit,humor, caring personality and listening ear and loyalty is what makes you so unique. You will forever be loved and missed! Words can’t explain the pain that I feel....I pray to God that he gives the Franklin family strength to get through this difficult time and that he heals the broken hearts. In Jesus name! Amen

How does one even begin to say goodbye to such a human as you. Your courageous, beautiful spirit beamed so brightly. I always admired your ability to always be beautifully and uniquely you. You touched so many lives and left such an impact on so many hearts. This world is now a much darker place without your physical presence. May you rest in heavenly peace and fly high with your newly acquired wings. You will be missed dearly and always and forever loved. May your soul know peace my friend.  All my prayers and deepest condolences to Barbie, Lee, Justin, Pnuckle and the entire family. 

Brian was my co-worker but most importantly he was my friend .  We had lots of conversations regarding life . He had a beautiful soul. I will cherish the time I spent with him. Love and prayers  gloria

I loved Brian and will miss him so much.  He made my day better and brighter whenever I worked with him.. Heaven has gained a very special angel.  You will be missed by so many people.

Brian , 
Let me offer my condolences to your family. 
I'm so sorry to hear of your passing and you will be missed by many you are a friend you would buy scary little jewelry from me for Halloween but you are original you have a flare for fashion there'll be nobody like you at all at Walmart!! Rest in peace my friend.

OBITUARY

Brian "Brianna Grace" Franklin

24 January, 1988 – 31 January, 2021

Horis A. Ward - Fairview Chapel & Fairview Memorial Gardens

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