Mr. David L. Franklin

FRANKLIN, Mr. David L. - Age 61, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013 at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2013 at St. George Bethel C.O.G.I.C., 3801 M.L. King Ave., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 a.m. Bishop Roger L. Jones, Sr. Host Pastor, Pastor George Kiel officiating, Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the Church 10:00 a.m. Friday. 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 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Deacon David Leonard Franklin was born June 15, 1952 in Warren, Arkansas to Mr. and Mrs. James and Dollie Franklin. He was the fifth of eight children. He graduated from Bradley High School in Warren, Arkansas. He married his high school sweetheart Jolene Daniels while still in school. After moving to Flint, MI and becoming employed at Delphi Manufacturing, he retired after working over 30 years. David was saved at St. George Beth-El Church of God in Christ under Pastor Arthur G. Burrell. He served in many capacities as Church Organist, Y.P.W.W. President, Sunshine Band Big Brother, Youth Department Booster, and Chairman of the Deacon Board. Deacon Franklin loved the young people, many times driving them to various state functions. During these trips, the young people grew to look forward to going to White Castle or riding over to Canada just for fun. Deacon Franklin completed the Forgotten Man Ministry course along with his wife. He loved his ministry in the Genesee County Jail and even went beyond the jail ministry into serving the Prison System. Deacon Franklin graduated from The Word & The Spirit Bible Training Center. He also was a certified massage therapist and a AA Counselor (because of his life’s experiences, people felt comfortable talking to him). Deacon Franklin had a special love for his family. He loved traveling, barbecuing, spending time enjoying family, but most of all making people laugh. David never met a stranger and to know him was to love him. He was a man who loved sharing his blessings with others, often reaching in his pocket whether you were in need or not. He just got joy in helping others. Deacon Franklin leaves to cherish his memory, 2 daughters: Denise (Calvin) Turner of Southfield, MI. Dana (Lawrence) Alexander. 2 sons Bryan (Laquendra) Franklin and Demetrius (TaNeisha) Franklin all of Flint, MI. 8 grandchildren: Justin Franklin and Jaylen Alexander, Elayshia Kendall, Gabriel, Joscelyn Burns, Ciara, Calvin, and Christian Turner, Demetrius Jr. and Nyla Franklin. 3 brothers : Willie (Silesia) Franklin, Johnny E. Franklin both of Flint, MI; Timothy (Tracy) Franklin of Little Rock, AR. 1 sister, Joyce Martin of Flint, MI. Aunts: Margie Franklin, Cozetta Lambert and Savannah Franklin, Special Nephew Keith (Tracey) Powell, Special sons: Jarrod (Gussie) Spann, Wesley Patton, Special daughter: China Franklin, Special Brother and Sister James (Jacquelyn) Bowie. Deacon Franklin was preceded in death by wife, Jolene Franklin, 1 son David Franklin, Jr., one daughter: Jacqueline Franklin; parents, James Eddie and Dollie Mae Franklin; 3 sisters: Earlie Mae Jones, Stella Louise Franklin, Gladys Yvonne Jones. The family would like to express special thanks to Pastor George Kiel and St. George Bethel Church family, Supt. Charles Johnson and the Anderson Memorial Church family, Pastor and Mrs. Antwain Alexander and the Kingdom First Church family; Supt. and Mrs. Steve Hawkins and the El-Shaddai Ministries Church family; Pastor and Mrs. James Bowie and the House of Prayer Church family, Bishop Roger L. Jones and the Greater Holy Temple Church family, Bishop Adolphus Cast and the Life Application Ministries Church family, Mr. Walter Altene, the Hurley Medical Center ICU department and the many other family and close friends that have supported the Franklin Family during this difficult time.

Mr. David L. Franklin

June 15, 1952 - December 20, 2013