Franklin is survived by his wife, Mary A. Hawkins.
A visitation for Franklin will be held Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Greater White Stone Missionary Baptist Church, 917 S Wellington St, Memphis, Tennessee 38126. A celebration of life will occur Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM, 917 S Wellington St, Memphis, Tennessee 38126. An interment will occur Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 4000 Forest Hill Irene Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38125.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mjedwards.com for the Hawkins family.