Sammy J. Franklin Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Sammy J. Franklin of Jena, Louisiana, born in Jigger, Louisiana, who passed away at the age of 81, on January 28, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his siblings, Euna Mae Phillips, Bobbie Ruth Franklin, Linnie Nell Franklin, Katherine Ellerbe, Bruce Franklin, Tommy Franklin, Cecil Franklin, William "Bill" Franklin and George Melvin Franklin; and his granddaughters, Lauren Franklin and Kassie Franklin.
He is survived by: his wife Bonita Francis Franklin; his children, Penny Justus of Bastrop, Ashley Keene (Dustin) of Jena, Glen Franklin of Jena, Craig Franklin (Kim) of Jena, Scott Franklin (Jamie Clauss) of Jena and Charlie Franklin (Marissa) of Alexandria; his grandchildren, Matthew Justus, Kerie Justus, Leah Floyd, Paige Franklin, Claudia Franklin, Reagan Watkins, Tyler Franklin, Tanner Franklin, Trace Franklin, Tripp Franklin, Ryan Franklin, Jenna Gonzalez, Rachel Franklin, Whitney Phillips, Samuel Keene, Sydney Keene, Judah Franklin, Jane Franklin and Jones Franklin; and his great grandchildren, Kensley Justus, Kambri Justus, Elijah Morgan, Jeremiah Morgan, Madilyn Floyd, Abbigail Floyd, Noah Floyd, Sofia Floyd, Karter Ratcliff, Addison Nelson, Hadassah Franklin, Cooper Hudnall, Wesley Franklin and Landry Phillips.
In addition to floral arrangements, if anyone would like to make a donation in his memory, please send to Sammy's favorite Gospel-sharing ministry: Wild Horse Ministries, 460 Appleby Road, Trout, LA, 71371.