Johnny B. Franklin

Johnny B. Franklin of Blytheville was born April 09, 1949, to E.P. Franklin and Linnie Armour Franklin, in Blytheville. He departed this life on July 12, 2018 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his wife Julia Mae Franklin; his, parents, E.P. Franklin and Linnie Armour Franklin; and his daughter Angela Franklin.

Johnny leaves to cherish his memories five sons: Ervin Franklin, Lamario Franklin, both of Blytheville, Tristain Bell of Greensville, SC, Johnny Franklin Jr. of Cassopolis, and Jarrett Franklin of Little Rock; three daughters, Joanne Johnson of Luxora, Felicia Franklin Graham, of Lebanon, TN, and Evette Franklin of Chicago; three sisters, Lester B. Franklin ,Zinnie Solis, both of Blytheville, Ruthie Mae Garrett of Lansing, MI; a god daughter, Talia Seals of Jefferson City, MO; fifteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren; host of nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday June 21, 2018 from noon until1 p.m. Services follow at 1 p.m. at Mt. Moriah Church.

Service provided by Wolfe Brothers Funeral Home.