Matthew Earl Franklin Sr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Matthew Earl Franklin Sr. of Oak Grove, Louisiana, who passed away on September 22, 2021, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Beulah Franklin; and his siblings, Malcolm James, Gayle James, Leola James and T. J. James.
He is survived by: his wife Kathleen Frances Franklin (McDowell) of Oak Grove, Louisiana; his daughter Kathy; his son-in-law Earl Cowden of Oak Grove, Louisiana; his son Matt; his daughter-in-law Donna Franklin of Bastrop, Louisiana; his son Mike; his daughter-in-law Denise Franklin of Pineville, Louisiana; his son Jeff; his daughter-in-law Kandice Franklin of Monroe, Louisiana; and his siblings, Wayne James of Monroe, Louisiana, Huey Bayles of Monroe, Louisiana, Tina Robehmed of Jena, Louisiana and Jackie Hatten of Chatham, Louisiana.. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren.