Mr. Zackary "Big Zack" Franklin

FRANKLIN, Mr. Zackary "Big Zack" - Age 62, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014 at McLaren-Flint. Family hour 12 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2014 at House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church, 1851 W. Carpenter Rd. with funeral service commencing at 12:30 p.m. Pastor Kenneth L. Stewart officiating. Interment Gracelawn Community Cemetery, G-5710 N. Saginaw St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the Church 12 p.m. Saturday. Mr. Franklin will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. and may be viewed from 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, with the family present from 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Mr. Zackary “Zack” Franklin, was born March 14, 1952 in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Mr. Harold Hayden and Ms. Helen Wilson. He was baptized at an early age and was a member of the House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorage of Pastor Kenneth L. Stewart. He trusted in God and proudly tattooed his right arm “In God I Trust” He attended the Flint Public Schools were he was an athlete who exemplified grate potential. “Zack” was a man who stood strong on the principle of “keeping it real.” He cherished his mother and was passionate about his children, grandchildren, family and friends. His love was simply unquestionable. He thoroughly enjoyed sports, playing dominoes, chess, watching old westerns and barbequing. “Zack” was a champion with an incredible heart who never met a stranger. He opened his doors to just about anyone who needed a place to stay and unselfishly shared what he had. He was known by many for his infectious sense of humor and playfulness. Everyone knew that “Zack” could handle his own and if you were his family or a friend he had your back. Truly, “Zack” was one of kind and when God made “Zack” he threw away the mode. He will truly be missed by all who loved him. Mr. Zackary “Zack” Franklin succumbed to his illness surrounded by his mother, children, family and friends as he peacefully made his transition in the arms of God. He especially leaves to cherish his precious memories: The QUEEN and Matriarch of his life his incredible, awesome, devoted loving mother, Ms. Helen Wilson; 4 daughters, Onya (Charles) Liggins-Lewis, Zakialah Franklin all of Flint, Jasmine (Enrique) Martines Sanchez of Auburn Hills, MI and La’Kasha Smith of Detroit; 1 son, Zackary Franklin Jr., of Flint; 9 grandchildren; Ondrea, Charles Jr., Dreona, Ondre, Quantize, Camilla, Enrique, Ariel, Zaniah; 2 great grand children, Omarrea, Onia; 3 brothers, William “Punkin” Hawkins Jr., Courtney Hawkins, Larry Franklin all of Flint; 1 sister Ava (Sterling) Murry of Burton MI; 3 Aunts, Donna Young of Flint, Dorothy Greenlee of Chicago, IL, Dorotha Calloway of Compton, CA; 2 uncles, Darous Young Jr., Alfonzo Dantzler both of Flint; special cousin, Deborah Harris of Flint; Extended families, The Ashburn and Buggs families, the mothers of is children; Kathy, Carla, Kelly, and Niecey; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends including special friends, Harold Ashburn, Ricky Buggs, Toby Harris, Terry Hariston, Jimmie Garrett and too many more to mention. Mr. Franklin was preceded in death by his Father; Harold Hayden, grandparents; Darous and Jebtee Young, William Stubs; 6 aunts, Nonetha Dantzler, Omelia Young, Ola “Dollie” Young, Armezell “Dusty” Young, Jeanette Billings, Ernestine Witherspoon; I uncle, Ernie Lee Young.

Mr. Zackary "Big Zack" Franklin

March 14, 1952 - March 29, 2014