John Russell Franklin Obituary

The passing of John Russell Franklin of Bella Vista, Arkansas, born in Tulsa, Oklahoma leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 4, 2024 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Russell Franklin to show support.

As John Russell departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved John Russell. Though John Russell may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell Dale and Ruth Lorraine Franklin. He is survived by: his wife Jan Franklin; his daughters, Jennifer Gribble (Will) and Allison Oestreich (Tom); his grandson Collin Oestreich; his sister Julia Hitt (Joe); and his niece Jessica Morris (Trent).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in his name to the First United Methodist Church, 201 NW 2nd Street in Bentonville, AR 72712 or in support of prostate cancer research to the Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University and Healthcare at: together.emory.edu/franklin.