Robert Lee Franklin

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Mr. Robert Lee Franklin, 55, of Blytheville, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2013, in Chicago. Born in Blytheville to the late William Dallas Franklin and Addie B. Franklin, he was a member of the Baptist faith and attended school in Blytheville before moving to Chicago and later back to Blytheville.

Mr. Franklin leaves his son and daughter;

One sister, Dorothy F. Cushinberry of Blytheville;

One brother, Johnny L. Franklin of Rockford, Ill.;

Two uncles, Emmanuel Franklin and Charlie Franklin, both of Blytheville; and

Other uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. today at McDonald-Horne Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jay Slaughter officiating.